Corpus Christi Sun

There were 79 white students enrolled in Taft ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 14.1% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Taft ISD schools welcomed 888 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, white students comprised 8.9% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Taft ISD roughly covers schools within San Patricio County and has a main office in Taft.

Among the three schools in Taft ISD schools, Taft High School recorded the highest enrollment of white students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 34 students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of White Students	White students %
2021-22	888	79	8.9
2020-21	940	92	9.8
2019-20	988	80	8.1