Taft Charter High

5461 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Taft_HS

Charter School 2,221 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Taft Charter High School, located in Woodland Hills, California, is a prominent public secondary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for specialized academic programming and a unique governance structure. The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which aims to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities.

The campus serves as a central hub for the Woodland Hills community, fostering an environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth. Beyond its core academic offerings, Taft is known for its active athletic programs and a variety of student organizations that encourage school spirit and civic engagement. By leveraging its charter status, Taft strives to provide innovative educational pathways, maintaining its long-standing reputation as a focal point for college preparatory education in the San Fernando Valley.

2,221

Total Students

101.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taft Charter High
Demographic	Student Count
White	881
Hispanic	867
Black	132
Asian	227
Two or More	103
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

White
881 (39.7%)
Hispanic
867 (39.0%)
Asian
227 (10.2%)
Black
132 (5.9%)
Two or More
103 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)227-3600
Website:	http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Taft_HS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 649

Grade 10 586

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 478