District Overview
Tehachapi Unified School District, located at 300 South Robinson Street in Tehachapi, California, serves as an active, comprehensive public school system nestled in a rural fringe setting within the broader Bakersfield-Delano metropolitan region. Operating seven individual schools, the district delivers a complete educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside dedicated adult education programs. As a traditional, non-charter district, Tehachapi Unified provides a grounded academic environment geared toward serving the local community across all primary and secondary learning stages. Community members, parents, and researchers can readily connect with district leadership via phone at (661) 822-2100 or explore further details through their official online portal at tehachapiusd.com.

The district currently educates a diverse student body of 4,156 learners, representing a rich mix of backgrounds, including large Hispanic and White student populations alongside multiracial, Black, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander youth. To support this student population, Tehachapi Unified maintains a robust workforce of nearly 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 359 full-time equivalent teachers, 145 instructional aides, and nearly 490 specialized support staff personnel. This low student-to-staff framework ensures that learners receive balanced instructional guidance, academic intervention, and operational support, establishing the district as a vital educational institution in Kern County.
7
Total Schools
4,156
Total Students
358.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tehachapi Unified
Demographic Student Count
White2,166
Hispanic1,667
Black53
Asian52
Two or More197
American Indian13
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    2,166 (52.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1,667 (40.1%)
  • Two or More
    197 (4.7%)
  • Black
    53 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    52 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tehachapi Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:4,156*
Teachers (FTE):358.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.6
Schools in Tehachapi Unified
Found 7 Schools