Taft H S
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades 9-12
775th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 54%▼ Declining
Taft H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taft H S 775th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 54% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — declining.
Taft H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,489 students tested
Taft H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,719 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.6% | 66.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 19.7% | 17.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 8.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Taft H S
Typical home value $324K in zip 78253 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Taft H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Sotomayor H SNorthside ISD · 2.5 mi away533rd of 1,669
ELA 63% · Math 44% - 6Brennan H SNorthside ISD · 2.7 mi away758th of 1,669
ELA 65% · Math 27% - 8Harlan H SNorthside ISD · 3.7 mi away474th of 1,669
ELA 68% · Math 44% - 6Warren H SNorthside ISD · 3.9 mi away725th of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 33% - 4Stevens H SNorthside ISD · 4.5 mi away1,117th of 1,669
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 9O'connor H SNorthside ISD · 4.7 mi away238th of 1,669
ELA 72% · Math 61% - –Alternative H SNorthside ISD · 5.3 mi away
- 5Harmony Science Acad (San Antonio)Harmony Public Schools - South Texas · 6.2 mi away · charter842nd of 1,669
ELA 50% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taft H S in?
Taft H S is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Taft H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taft H S 775th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Taft H S?
Hispanic 66%, White 18%, Black 9%, Two or more races 4% (2,719 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taft H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78253 is $324K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.