Taft High School

The school's education is average, the rough atmosphere is extremely intimidating. The academic program is not challenging, teachers are too lenient about the school work. The staff is great, but if you're looking for a more motivating and challenging education this is not the place to go. Even the AP classes are average. I feel like a waste a lot of time at school because I spend most of the day sitting around doing nothing.
--Submitted by a student

I am a parent of a student who attended Freshman year at Taft H.S. I will say that the Choral Music Dept. headed up by Ms. Welsh and Mr. Rodgers was incredible! They teach these musically inclinded kids to be leaders and feed them with nothing but positives. Sadly I have to say the office staff, and a few teachers who I chose not to name, are completely lacking in both compassion and tact. Not only with the students, but with the parents as well. It's almost as if there is no communication what so ever. All in all, I found my child to be VERY happy with her choice to be involved with the Vocal music Dept, but often wanted to change schools due to the lack of interest she was shown by several of her teachers, and several of these classes were Pre AP advanced courses!
--Submitted by a parent

I was part of the first Four year class of Taft High School. I had a wonderful education and I enjoyed High School.
--Submitted by a student

I believe this is the best school to go to. Great athletic program, great choir and a wonderful band. Alot of different people, so you would fit in great.
--Submitted by a student

I was a student who graduated in 2003 and I have nothing but good things to say about Taft. It may not have been the best school in San Antonio, but the academics were good, the athletics were great, and I feel like it prepared me for college.
--Submitted by a student

Taft is an average school. It offers a decent education and the students are disciplined mostly.
--Submitted by a student

I'm looking at transferring my daughter from this school to another one due to the fact that I believe it is lacking in comparison to other schools available.
--Submitted by Tony, a parent

I'm actually a student that graduated from William Howard Taft in 2000 and I had my younger sister graduate from there in 2003. The faculty and staff are all great. Except for the new principal, which I will decline to talk about because words used to describe him are not approprite for this review. All I can say is that he is determined to take away all the fun and tradition that the school had, like Powder Puff football which he has cancelled. I did enjoy my 4 years there. Some of the best of my life. It definately prepared me for college. In fact, I have a 3.8 GPA, a full-ride scholarship, and many awards here in college.
--Submitted by Amanda Ries, a former student

Excellent School! I recomend Taft high scool for your child. The teachers are very involved with students. Also great administraters. You can't get past them.
--Submitted by Ashley Flores, a student