TAFT HS
6530 W BRYN MAWR Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60631
68, 86, 88
Blue
Student Body: 4175
About the school
William Howard Taft High School, one of the city’s largest public high schools, spans two campuses: the Freshman Academy (grades 7–9) and Varsity Campus (grades 10–12). As an IB World School, it offers the MYP, DP, and CP Programmes, along with AP, dual-credit courses, and NJROTC. Taft provides over 100 clubs, 75 teams, and 34 varsity sports, promoting academic, artistic, and athletic growth. Guided by its mission, “Educating Global Citizens to Create a Better World,” Taft fosters excellence, diversity, and inclusion. Recognized as a "Best High School" by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years, Taft inspires success.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- N/A
- Classroom Languages
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- School Grades
- 7,8,9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- No
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Dress Code
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Staff Only
- Safety Rating
- NOT ENOUGH DATA
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Demographics
7.6%
Asian
2.8%
Black
45.9%
Hispanic
38.9%
White
4.8%
Other
School Stats
12.4%
Diverse Learners
23.7%
Limited English
8.4%
Mobility Rate
59.6%
Chronic Truancy
50.9%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
In-School Programs
- AP
- AVID
- CTE (Digital Media)
- CTE (IT Applications)
- IBCC
- JROTC
Creative
- Animation/Cartoon
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Ceramics
- Choir/Chorus
- Crochet
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Ethnic/Folk Dance
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Improv
- Jewelry
- Knitting
- Media and Production Workshops
- Mixed Media
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Mosaics
- Murals
- Musicals
- Origami
- Painting
- Percussion
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Pottery
- Rock Band
- Sewing
- Sketching
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Community Service
- Conflict Resolution
- ESL Workshops
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Grandparents Group
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Patrol
- Safety Workshops
- Self-Esteem Workshops
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Chicago History Fair
- Debate Team
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Math Team
- Newspaper
- Poetry Club
- Science Club
- Summer School
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Writers Workshop
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Boys' Golf
- Boys' Lacrosse
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Tennis
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Boys' Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Football
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Golf
- Girls' Lacrosse
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Swimming
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Girls' Water Polo
- Ping Pong
- Pom-Pon
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
School Performance
80.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
91.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
92.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
965
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
72.5%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- 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.
TAFT HS-Academic Center
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Regional Gifted Centers Test
- Number of applications: 803
- Number of offers: 115
TAFT HS-General Education
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
TAFT HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
TAFT HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/Intensive Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
