Summary:
The Tehachapi Unified school district operates two high schools—Tehachapi High, a large comprehensive school, and Monroe High (Continuation), a much smaller school for at-risk students—serving grades 9-12 for a total of about 1,285 students.
Tehachapi High is the district's main high school, graduating over 94% of its students, which is above the state average. While its English scores are relatively strong, math and science proficiency are areas for improvement, and chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average. In contrast, Monroe High (Continuation) serves about 25 students facing significant challenges, with nearly all students chronically absent and very low academic proficiency, yet it still manages to graduate over 92% of its students.
Key takeaways for parents include that both schools successfully graduate nearly all students, but academic performance, especially in math, is a district-wide concern. The stark difference in absenteeism between the two schools highlights the distinct needs of their student populations. While Tehachapi High's ranking has declined in recent years, its graduation success and stronger English program provide a foundation for overall improvement.
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