TAFT HS

6530 W BRYN MAWR Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60631

68, 86

Blue

Student Body: 4210

About the school

TAFT IS AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL For the second consecutive year Taft High School has been recognized by US News and World Reports as one of the Best High School in the Nation. Taft High School is the largest IB school in Illinois. International Baccalaureate World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering a challenging and high quality program of international education. Taft is the school that the movie GREASE was based on and one of our famous alumni is Terry Kath, the lead singer and guitarist of the band CHICAGO.

Overview

Student Life

Dress Code: No
Classroom Languages: Arabic,Spanish,Polish,French,Korean
School Hours: 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Bilingal Services: Yes
Attendance Boundaries: Yes
Refugee Services: No
Title 1 Eligible: No

Significantly Modified Cirriculum: No
Safety Rating: NOT ENOUGH DATA
Campus Accessibility: First Floor Usable
Parking Accessibility: Staff Only
Transition Program: No
Multisensory Program: No
School Grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12

Demographics

7.1%

Asian

2.7%

Black

43.8%

Hispanic

41.5%

White

4.9%

Other

School Stats

12.1%

Diverse Learners

18.8%

Limited English

6.3%

Mobility Rate

50.6%

Chronic Truancy

50.1%

Low Income

Programs

College And Career

In-School Programs

AP
AVID
CTE (Digital Media)
CTE (IT Applications)
IBCC
JROTC

Creative

Drawing
Film and Video
Jewelry
Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
Painting
Plays/Acting
Theater
Band/Orchestra
Crochet
Ethnic/Folk Dance
Knitting
Mosaics
Pottery
Rock Band
Student Art Club
Animation/Cartoon
Graphic Design
Murals
Percussion
Student Music Club
Art Studio
Ceramics
Dance
Guitar
Media and Production Workshops
Musicals
Photography
Sewing
Talent Show
Web Design
Choir/Chorus
Drama
Improv
Mixed Media
Origami
Piano/Keyboard
Sketching

Health And Wellness

Crisis Intervention Services
Health Curriculum Utilized
Targeted Interventions
Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Mentoring for Boys/Girls
Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
Field Trip
Transition to College Workshops
ESL Workshops
Parent Patrol
Community Service
Grandparents Group
Safety Workshops
Family Counseling/Support Group
Self-Esteem Workshops
Conflict Resolution
Family Nights
Meeting Space For Parent Groups
Parent Advisory/Group
Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

Chicago History Fair
Journalism Club
Math Team
Writers Workshop
Advanced Placement
Science Club
Technology Club
Yearbook Club
Bilingual Support
Debate Team
Newspaper
Tutoring
Book/Reading Club
Homework Club/Study Group
Poetry Club
Chess Team
Homework Help
Summer School

Sports And Fitness

16 inch Softball
Bowling
Boys' Golf
Boys' Tennis
Cheerleading
Football
Girls' Basketball
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Volleyball
Pom-Pon
Wrestling
Boys' Baseball
Boys' Lacrosse
Boys' Track
Chess
Girls' Bowling
Girls' Softball
Girls' Water Polo
Rugby
Tennis
Baseball
Boys' Basketball
Boys' Volleyball
Conditioning and Fitness
Girls' Cross Country
Girls' Swimming
Basketball
Boys' Bowling
Boys' Water Polo
Flag Football
Girls' Golf
Girls' Tennis
Soccer
Boys' Cross Country
Boys' Swimming
Girls' Lacrosse
Girls' Track
Ping Pong
Softball
Volleyball

School Performance

84.3%

Student Attendance

(CPS Average: 86.9%)

93.4%

Freshmen On Track

(CPS Average: 88.8%)

90.4%

Graduation Rate

(CPS Average: 84.0%)

969

SAT Average

(CPS Average: 939)

73.5%

College Enrollment

(CPS Average: 61.8%)

Inability to Rate

School Rating

GOOD STANDING

Overall Rating

Admissions

Key:

Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

TAFT HS - Selective Enrollment - Academic Center

Grades Served

Application Requirements

Selections

Application Information

7,8

Admissions Exam

Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
GPA: 2.5
HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:

General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
IEP and EL Students: /

Priority: General,Tier
Note: The Academic Center program serves only grades 7-8. The distribution of available seats into the 4 socio-economic tiers will only be applicable at the entry-level grade (7th grade).

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Number of applications: 659
Number of offers: 125

TAFT HS-General Education for Pref Zone

Grades Served

Application Requirements

Selections

Application Information

None

Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
GPA: N/A
HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:

General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
IEP and EL Students: /

Priority: Overlay,General

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Number of applications: None
Number of offers: None

TAFT HS-General Education

Grades Served

Application Requirements

Selections

Application Information

None

Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
GPA: N/A
HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:

General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
IEP and EL Students: /

Priority: Attendance Area,Overlay,General
Note: The Overlay includes students who reside within Taft's Preference Zone.

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Number of applications: 2221
Number of offers: 627

TAFT HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)

Grades Served

Application Requirements

Selections

Application Information

None

Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
GPA: N/A
HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:

General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
IEP and EL Students: /

Priority: Continuing Enrollment,General
Note: 50 bonus points for attendance area There is a continuing enrollment preference for students in the Academic Center at Taft.

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Number of applications: 1784
Number of offers: 300

TAFT HS-Special Education- Significantly Modified Curriculum w/Intensive Supports

Grades Served

Application Requirements

Selections

Application Information

Cluster and Review

Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
GPA: N/A
HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:

General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
IEP and EL Students: /

Priority: General

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Number of applications: None
Number of offers: None

TAFT HS-Military & Service Leadership-NJROTC

Grades Served

Application Requirements

Selections

Application Information

Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
GPA: 2.0
HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:

General Education and 504 Plan Students: / 48
IEP and EL Students: / 100

Priority: Overlay,Attendance Area,General

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Number of applications: 316
Number of offers: 0