Taft High School (Texas)

Taft High School is the high school serving Taft, Texas as part of the Taft Independent School District.

In 2009, the school was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.

Extracurricular activities

Taft participates in numerous activities mostly as part of University Interscholastic League in District 30 2A, after being realigned from District 30 3A following the 2003-2004 school year. Taft is the second largest school in District 30, behind George West High School. It is also has a branch of the National Honor Society and an active Student Council.

Sports/Athletics

Through UIL Taft participates in football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and golf. Taft also participates in powerlifting through the Texas High School Powerlifting Association attending the state competition many times over the past decade. The varsity basketball team has been state ranked for the past two years.

Current Athletic Director: Pete Gujardo

Girls Coordinator: Tasha Wilson

Taft Achievements

• Thomas Putnam attended the State meet in powerlifting finishing in 4th
• Daniel Badillo attended the state meet in powerlifting finishing in 6th
• DJ Castro reached state for cross country 1999 & 2000 and track in 2001.
• Michael Castro reached state for cross country 2005 and track 2005 & 2006.
• Taft Football goes to play-Offs since 13yrs. Class of 2007..
• 2008-09 Varsity Basket Ball team receives All District......
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