Taft Charter High School prepares students for the twenty-first century through rigorous classes, a variety of electives and AP courses and the necessary academic, technological and interpersonal skills to successfully compete in today’s global society. Students gain opportunities to foster their individual interests and talents through innovative programs and multi-faceted instruction allowing them to develop a voice and become lifelong learners.
Taft offers a core curriculum along with physical education, Humanitas classes and courses in world languages and cultures. Taft is WASC-accredited and offers the Academy of Integrated Arts and Technology (AIAT) Program as part of its full inclusion gifted program. The Academy is home to gifted and exceptional learners and boasts extraordinary benefits for all of its students. Skills such as integrated social emotional learning, organization and time-management goal setting skills, art and technology are also stressed. The lessons focus on conceptual understanding, critical thinking, problem solving and quality over quantity.
Taft’s Creative Arts Program (CAP) provides an opportunity for students to excel across the spectrum of the visual and performing arts. CAP also includes hands-on, real-life experiences with the culinary and business arts. Taft Charter High School offers several special education programs to meet the learning needs of students eligible to receive these supports and services.
Taft Charter High School
Charter High School
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Grade 9-12
5461 Winnetka Ave,
Woodland Hills, CA
School Details
Head of School
Daniel Steiner
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
A
B
C+
B-
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
18.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
339:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
40.4%
Hispanic
38%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Black
6.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#17
Niche Standout HS in California
#34
Best Charter HS in California
#111
Best Public HS Teachers in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
660 Students
California State University - Northridge
484 Students
University of California - San Diego
394 Students
University of California - Berkeley
390 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
360 Students
University of Southern California
334 Students
University of California - Irvine
324 Students
Pierce College - Los Angeles
261 Students
University of California - Davis
240 Students
San Diego State University
212 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
211 Students
Psychology
162 Students
Biology
119 Students
Nursing
90 Students
Computer Science
86 Students
Political Science and Government
77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
69 Students
Sociology
48 Students
Marketing
46 Students
Film and Video Studies
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/11/2025
Some teachers don't seem to care, and it shows. Getting help feels like im being dragged through mud by a truck. On top of that, the bathrooms are always locked, so you're running around just to find one you can use and some are open during one part of the day and closed the next period. It's frustrating and makes school way more stressful than it should be.
6/18/2025
The school is pretty nice so far and Ive enjoyed the intro to engineering course and AP biology class. The school sometimes is a little hard to get around with the as it takes 10 minutes to walk to and from some of my farther classes with only a 7 min period to get to my classes. I would love to see more bathrooms open as Ive had to use the nurses office multiple times due to them being closed, or due to too many people using the bathrooms at once.
11/20/2024
My overall experience with highschool has been alright, except when I was in the middle of moving at the end of tenth grade. I moved much farther away from school and now had to do a 30 minute commute everyday to school which is draining. Sure there are people who commute longer or live a block away but the move torn me. Other than that my best experience with Highschool was just making friends whom I feel I will have long term relationships with. Somethings that I would like to see change in the campus is the uplift of the cellphone ban due to anti-social kids like me.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/4/2022
This school seems more concerned with promoting the kids who are doing well than with stopping the rampant bullying present. Children with learning differences are approached in a textbook / checklist manner and are not regarded as individuals.
10/10/2018
I have two boys at the school, they both love the school, their teachers and their experience in the STEAM magnet!
9/18/2018
We rated the school and its teachers neutral because while the school does have its share of very good teachers in programs such as AP French, and its share of teachers that confound students as to grading policy and implementation, our experience in the music program is that there is much to be imp...
9/13/2018
AMAZING teachers and staff. Overall, a really good school.
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List Price Range
$454K - $5M
Homes For Sale
161
Average Home Value
$1,354,312
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Average Household Income
$146,922
% of College Grads
56.1%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,298 Sq Ft
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Taft Charter High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Woodland Hills, CA, in the Woodland Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Taft Charter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,354,312. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reseda High School, High Tech Los Angeles, Magnolia Science Academy 2, and more. Learn more about what Woodland Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Taft Charter High School.