Below Average
#960 of 1,226 schools in OR
Taft High School
High School · Lincoln County Sd · Lincoln City, OR
A Lincoln County Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3780 Spyglass Ridge SE, Lincoln City, OR 97367
- Math 24% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Taft High School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 24 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
103.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taft High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,465/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,845
Median home value
$388,800
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97367; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City Career Technical High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Newport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 684 | Compare → |
| Siletz Valley SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 235 | Compare → |
| Toledo Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln County Sd
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taft High School is listed in Lincoln County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taft High School
Taft High School is a public high school in Lincoln City, OR, part of Lincoln County Sd, serving approximately 469 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taft High School
What grades does Taft High School serve?
Taft High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Taft High School?
Taft High School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taft High School rank in OR?
Taft High School ranks #960 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Taft High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taft High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Taft High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taft High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Taft High School a charter school?
No, Taft High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taft High School a Title I school?
No, Taft High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taft High School?
103.8% of students at Taft High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (541) 996-2115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97367)
- 11,280
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97367; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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