Taft High School

Lincoln County SD
3780 Spyglass Ridge SE
Lincoln City, OR 97367
464 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Taft High School, located in the coastal community of Lincoln City, Oregon, serves as a central educational hub for the Lincoln County School District. Situated on Spyglass Ridge, the school provides a comprehensive high school experience for students in the area, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce. As a focal point for the local community, the school emphasizes academic growth while fostering an environment that encourages extracurricular participation, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success and well-being of its diverse student body. By leveraging its coastal setting and partnership with the broader Lincoln County school system, Taft High School strives to create a supportive learning environment that promotes community pride and student achievement. Through a combination of core academic instruction and elective opportunities, the institution works to equip students with the skills and experiences necessary to navigate their future paths after graduation.
464
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
149.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    286 (61.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    126 (27.2 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (6.7 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lincoln County SD
Phone: (541)996-2115
Website: http://taft-high.lincoln.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 694
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 126
Grade 10 132
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 105
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lincoln City Career Technical High School
Lincoln County SD
Charter School 30 Students
801 SW Hwy 101 Ste 404
Lincoln City, OR 97367 (1.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th