Taft City

Headquartered at 820 Sixth St. in Taft, California, Taft City is an active, non-charter public school district serving primary and middle school students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Classified as a traditional school district in a distant town setting within the Bakersfield-Delano metropolitan region, the district operates six active campuses across the local community. Families, students, and researchers can connect with the district administration directly at (661) 763-1521 or visit their official website at http://www.taftcityschools.org for additional operational information and school updates.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 2,404 pupils, comprising 1,236 male and 1,168 female students. The enrollment features a diverse community background, including 1,785 Hispanic, 554 White, 20 Black, 16 students of two or more races, 15 Asian, 7 American Indian, and 7 Pacific Islander students. To support learning and daily operations across its schools, Taft City employs a total workforce of 554.34 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes 226.28 teacher FTEs, 48.95 instructional aide FTEs, and 279.11 support staff FTEs dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational environment.