TAFT HIGH SCHOOL
TAFT H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the NORTHSIDE ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 2,620 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 159 teachers, TAFT H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
**William Howard Taft High School**, located on Culebra Road in San Antonio, is a prominent institution within the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Serving a large and diverse student population in the fast-growing Far West Side of San Antonio, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic offerings, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual-credit opportunities that prepare students for higher education.
Beyond the classroom, Taft High School is known for its strong culture of school spirit and its comprehensive extracurricular programs. The school provides students with a wide array of options, ranging from competitive UIL athletics and fine arts programs to diverse student organizations and career-focused pathways. As part of one of the largest school districts in Texas, Taft benefits from extensive community resources and technology integration, fostering an environment designed to support both academic achievement and personal development for its student body.
For more information, contact TAFT H S at (210) 397-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253-4806
(210) 397-6000
http://nisd.net
TAFT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 2,620 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- NORTHSIDE ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,620
- Teachers:
- 159.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,620 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.8%
- White
- 18.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.