For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,138 students in 93268, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 93268, CA are Taft Union High School and Buena Vista High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93268 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93268, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93268 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taft Union High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93268, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taft Union High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 North 10th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
93268, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
West Side Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
515 9th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Gr: 9-12
Westside Independent Study High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
900 North 10th St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 93268, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 93268, CA include Taft Union High School and Buena Vista High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 93268?
2 public high schools are located in 93268.
What is the racial composition of students in 93268?
93268 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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