Taft H S
Taft, TX · Taft ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
1,217th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
502 RINCON RD, Taft, TX 78390
(361)528-2636NCES ID 484206004791Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 167 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 258 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.2% | 84.1% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 4.5% | 14.3% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 0.4% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $149K in zip 78390 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.