- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln City, OR
Taft High School
Federal NCES profile for Taft High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410750000665
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lincoln City · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 535
- students enrolled
Taft High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, OR.
School address
District: Lincoln County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410750000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Taft High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410750000665 · Lincoln City, OR High · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 24.3:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport High School (669 students)
Taft High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Taft High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport High S
Newport High School
669 students
- This school
Taft High School
535 students
- Taft Elementar
Taft Elementary School
464 students
- Newport Middle
Newport Middle School
426 students
- Sam Case Eleme
Sam Case Elementary
353 students
- Toledo Element
Toledo Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Taft High School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft High School compares
Taft High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$15,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Taft High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Sd reports $15,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Case Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toledo Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lincoln City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taft High School
How many students attend Taft High School?
Taft High School has 535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft High School is 24.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft High School?
The largest demographic group at Taft High School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln City, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft High School?
Taft High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Lincoln City?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Sd?
Besides Taft High School, Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students), Taft Elementary School (464 students), and Newport Middle School (426 students). See the Lincoln County Sd district page for the complete list.