Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Taft High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Taft High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taft High School?
The graduation rate of Taft High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Taft High School?
258 students attend Taft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Taft High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft High School?
Taft High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
