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Taft High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
502 Rincon Rd,
Taft, TX
Taft Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Matthew Lohse
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C+
B
B-
C
B-
B-
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
480
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
4%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
138:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
84.3%
White
13.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
74 Students
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
55 Students
Texas State University
45 Students
Texas A&M University
44 Students
Del Mar College
44 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio
40 Students
University of Texas - Austin
36 Students
University of Houston
34 Students
University of the Incarnate Word
34 Students
Texas Tech University
22 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
26 Students
Business
13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
11 Students
Psychology
8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
8 Students
Criminology
7 Students
Mechanical Engineering
7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
6 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
6 Students
Electrical Engineering
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/26/2025
It's a good high school. I've been here since I was little and am very fortunate to continue my education with those who are close to me. The band community is very tight knit and encouraging. Everyone's spirits are riled up at football games and competitions as well as individual performances where the positivity is strong. All athletics are loved and taken care of, this definitely shows in their performance for any event that is taken on.
11/23/2014
Our school's athletic department is not the greatest actually. We are not that competitive and in a way have lost our spirit due to the lack of competitiveness.
10/21/2014
The sports facilities have been renovated and look outstanding!
GreatSchools Reviews
9/2/2014
This school is way over crowded! Fortunately, my kid attends ComArts, which is next door, but my kid has to go to Taft for electives and lunch. The one elective is band....so disorganized! My kid had to wait 5 hours to get fitted for a uniform and another 3 hours to get shoes and locker. Also, the p...
12/29/2009
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List Price Range
$43K - $273K
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$163,797
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,433 Sq Ft
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Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
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Taft High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Taft, TX, in the Taft neighborhood, and is served by the Taft Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 258 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Taft High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $163,797. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shoreline Academy, Ricardo L. Trevino Junior High School, Woodroe Petty Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Taft has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Taft High School.