It is a part of the Taft Independent School District located in east central San Patricio County.

Through UIL, Taft participates in American football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and golf.

The school holds an annual talent show and participates in one act play competition.

Every third year the band travels to Florida to perform in Walt Disney World's Magic Music Days.

In 2007-2008, the Taft Ultimate Impact Winterguard won state in the Novice Red Division.