TAFT HIGH SCHOOL
TAFT H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the TAFT ISD school district, located in TAFT, TX with about 318 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 33 teachers, TAFT H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Taft High School is a public secondary educational institution located in Taft, Texas, serving as a core component of the Taft Independent School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a focal point of the local community, the school emphasizes student development through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, and a supportive campus culture typical of smaller Texas school districts.
The school’s official website, http://www.taftisd.net, serves as a primary hub for students, parents, and community members to stay informed about district news, academic calendars, and athletic events. By fostering a connection between the classroom and the local community, Taft High School aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility while striving to meet the individual learning needs of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact TAFT H S at (361) 528-2636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TAFT, TX 78390-2929
(361) 528-2636
http://www.taftisd.net
TAFT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TAFT, TX with about 318 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TAFT ISD
- Total Students:
- 318
- Teachers:
- 33.71
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 318 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TAFT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.0%
- White
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.