TAFT H S

2,670 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**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.

2,670

Total Students

158.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAFT H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	479
Hispanic	1,768
Black	229
Asian	62
Two or More	118
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,768 (66.2%)
White
479 (17.9%)
Black
229 (8.6%)
Two or More
118 (4.4%)
Asian
62 (2.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-6000
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	181

* 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 9 687

Grade 10 668

Grade 11 690

Grade 12 625