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
22:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A-
B
C+
B-
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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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%
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School Rankings
#43
Niche Standout HS in California
#44
Best Charter HS in California
#107
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
647 Students
California State University - Northridge
469 Students
University of California - Berkeley
391 Students
University of California - San Diego
378 Students
University of Southern California
338 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
334 Students
University of California - Irvine
311 Students
Pierce College - Los Angeles
272 Students
University of California - Davis
254 Students
San Diego State University
208 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
212 Students
Psychology
157 Students
Biology
114 Students
Nursing
87 Students
Computer Science
82 Students
Political Science and Government
76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
66 Students
Film and Video Studies
47 Students
Sociology
45 Students
Marketing
42 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
10/13/2024
Taft Charter is overall a decent high school in the California area. The student body is mostly Persian but it is still a pretty diverse school. Despite being right on Ventura Blvd it is pretty safe. There are a lot of good food spots around the area. The magnet and IH programs are high quality and there are a lot of good teachers. Athletics, clubs, and overall student life are pretty good.
5/31/2024
Great school. Diverse, safe, sports, environment. The magnet program is good. There's tutoring and there's a lot of clubs to join.
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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Map
Attendance Zone
About Woodland Hills
List Price Range
$191K - $3M
Homes For Sale
66
Average Home Value
$1,383,595
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Household Income
$135,537
% of College Grads
56.5%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,324 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
64.0%
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