TAFT H S

www.taftisd.net

249 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

249

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAFT H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	217
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
217 (87.1%)
White
27 (10.8%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	TAFT ISD
Phone:	(361)528-2636
Website:	http://www.taftisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 72

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 55