- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Taft, TX
Taft H S
Federal NCES profile for Taft H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484206004791
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Taft · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Taft, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Taft H S grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 484206004791 · Taft, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 10:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodroe Petty El (390 students)
Taft H S grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Taft H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodroe Petty
Woodroe Petty El
390 students
- This school
Taft H S
249 students
- Ricardo L Trev
Ricardo L Trevino J H
173 students
What this shows Taft H S reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft H S compares
Taft H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,974
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 10.8%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Taft H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Taft Isd reports $18,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodroe Petty El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ricardo L Trevino J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taft H S
How many students attend Taft H S?
Taft H S has 249 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taft, TX. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft H S is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft H S?
79.3% of students at Taft H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft H S?
The largest demographic group at Taft H S is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Taft, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft H S?
Taft H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taft H S rank among public schools in Taft?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Taft, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Taft Isd?
Besides Taft H S, Taft Isd also operates Woodroe Petty El (390 students) and Ricardo L Trevino J H (173 students). See the Taft Isd district page for the complete list.