TAFT HIGH SCHOOL

Taft High School is a public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 3,371 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 163 teachers, Taft High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William Howard Taft High School, located in the Norwood Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, is one of the largest public high schools in the city. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic environment. Taft is widely recognized for its "Academic Center," a selective-enrollment program for seventh and eighth graders that serves as a bridge to the school's rigorous high school curriculum, which includes various honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Beyond its academic offerings, Taft High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its robust extracurricular programs. Students have access to a wide array of activities, including competitive IHSA athletics, fine and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s campus underwent a significant expansion in recent years, including the construction of a new freshman academy building, designed to accommodate the growing student population and provide modern facilities for its diverse academic and social programming.

For more information, contact Taft High School at (773) 534-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.