Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Taft High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taft High School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taft High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1052 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft High School's ranking?
Taft High School is ranked #1052 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Taft High School often compared to?
Taft High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taft High School?
The graduation rate of Taft High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Taft High School?
464 students attend Taft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Taft High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft High School?
Taft High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft High School offer ?
Taft High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taft High School part of?
Taft High School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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