- Blue Ridge Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Taft Union High (1636.5:1 vs. 357:1).
- Taft Union High reported a higher chronically absent students than Blue Ridge Academy (271 vs. 34).
- Blue Ridge Academy reported a higher dual enrollment than Taft Union High (183 vs. 39).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Taft Union High reported a higher chronically absent students than Blue Ridge Academy (271 vs. 34).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Blue Ridge Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than Taft Union High (242 vs. 190).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Blue Ridge Academy reported a higher dual enrollment than Taft Union High (183 vs. 39).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Taft Union High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Blue Ridge Academy (24 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blue Ridge Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Taft Union High (1636.5:1 vs. 357:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Blue Ridge Academy
$12,590.58
Taft Union High
$23,711.64
Local revenue share
Blue Ridge Academy
8.1%
Taft Union High
29.6%
State revenue share
Blue Ridge Academy
90.7%
Taft Union High
65.4%
Federal revenue share
Blue Ridge Academy
1.2%
Taft Union High
5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Blue Ridge Academy
0.5%
Taft Union High
30.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Kern County
$67,660
Kern County
$67,660
Poverty rate
Kern County
19.1%
Kern County
19.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kern County
18.6%
Kern County
18.6%
Unemployment rate
Kern County
8.6%
Kern County
8.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.