Taft High School vs. Odem High School
Should I attend Taft High School or Odem 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
Taft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
285 students
283 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5613 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1258 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
98
76
Grade 10 Students
60
59
Grade 11 Students
61
72
Grade 12 Students
66
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
86%
84%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
12%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
