Taft H S
Taft, TX · Taft ISD · Grades 9-12
1,217th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
Taft H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taft H S 1,217th 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 27% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
Taft H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 167 students tested
Taft H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 258 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.1% | 84.1% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| White | 7.6% | 14.3% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Taft H S
Typical home value $149K in zip 78390 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Taft H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Coastal Horizons AcademyErath Excels Academy Inc · 0.9 mi away · charter1,518th of 1,669
ELA 17% - 7Gregory-Portland H SGregory-Portland ISD · 7 mi away606th of 1,669
ELA 63% · Math 38% - 7Sinton H SSinton ISD · 7.6 mi away614th of 1,669
ELA 49% · Math 51% - –Juvenile Detention CtrSinton ISD · 8 mi away
- 6Odem H SOdem-Edroy ISD · 12.6 mi away670th of 1,669
ELA 58% · Math 39% - 8Ingleside H SIngleside ISD · 12.9 mi away479th of 1,669
ELA 56% · Math 55% - 2Coles H S and Educational CenterCorpus Christi ISD · 13 mi away1,475th of 1,669
ELA 11% · Math 29% - 4Roy Miller H S and Metro School of DesignCorpus Christi ISD · 13.4 mi away1,091st of 1,669
ELA 35% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taft H S in?
Taft H S is part of the Taft ISD district in Taft, Texas.
Is Taft H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taft H S 1,217th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 27% 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 84%, White 14% (258 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taft H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78390 is $149K 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.