ROBERT A. TAFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 593 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School, located in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a specialized career-technical school within the Cincinnati Public Schools district. The institution is unique for its integrated focus on information technology, designed to prepare students for the modern digital workforce. Through a curriculum that emphasizes technical literacy, coding, and hardware systems, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional academic instruction and the high-demand skills required in the tech sector.
Beyond its technical focus, Taft High School offers a comprehensive high school experience that includes standard academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that encourages students to think critically and solve problems creatively. By partnering with local businesses and industry professionals, Taft provides its students with opportunities for mentorship and real-world application, striving to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to pursue either higher education or immediate entry into technology-based careers.
For more information, contact Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School at (513) 363-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cincinnati, OH 45214-2806
(513) 363-8200
ROBERT A. TAFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cincinnati, OH with about 593 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 593
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 593 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT A. TAFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- White
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.7%
- Male
- 57.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.