At a glance
Reported students
2,221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
101.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Taft Charter High: 2,221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.7:1
What the reported data says about Taft Charter High
Taft Charter High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Woodland Hills. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 2,221 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Taft Charter High
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 101.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.7%
- Hispanic39%
- Black5.9%
- Asian10.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James A. Garfield Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
2,237 reported students
John F. Kennedy High
High · Grades 09–12
2,152 reported students
Venice Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
2,293 reported students
John H. Francis Polytechnic
High · Grades 09–12
2,124 reported students
Bell Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
2,088 reported students
Alexander Hamilton Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
2,055 reported students
Public schools near Taft Charter High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry David Thoreau Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 44 | under 0.1 mi |
| Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center High · Los Angeles Unified | 11–12 | 142 | 2.4 mi |
| Owensmouth Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 79 | 2.6 mi |
| Canoga Park Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,389 | 2.6 mi |
| Reseda Charter High High · Charter · Los Angeles Unified | 06–12 | 1,339 | 2.8 mi |
| Zane Grey Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 77 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Taft Charter High
What grades does Taft Charter High serve?
Taft Charter High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Taft Charter High?
Taft Charter High reported 2,221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,207 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Taft Charter High?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 2,221 students and 101.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Taft Charter High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Taft Charter High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Taft Charter High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Taft Charter High in?
Taft Charter High is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Taft Charter High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Henry David Thoreau Continuation (under 0.1 mi), Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center (2.4 mi), Owensmouth Continuation (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.