Odem High School vs. Taft High School
Should I attend Odem High School or Taft High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Odem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Taft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Odem High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Taft High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
283 students
285 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#5613 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
76
98
Grade 10 Students
59
60
Grade 11 Students
72
61
Grade 12 Students
76
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
84%
86%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
14%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
89%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
