Taft High School serves 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Taft High School?
519 students attend Taft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Taft High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft High School?
Taft High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taft High School offer ?
Taft High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taft High School part of?
Taft High School is part of Box Elder School District.
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