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William Howard Taft High School
Public High School
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Grade 7-12
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mary Kay Cappitelli
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
B+
B+
B-
B-
A-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
270
Full Time Teachers
270
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
23.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
70%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
396:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
43.5%
White
42.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
1,022 Students
Loyola University Chicago
720 Students
DePaul University
693 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
660 Students
Northwestern University
434 Students
Illinois State University
388 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
365 Students
Dominican University
364 Students
Michigan State University
357 Students
Northern Illinois University
312 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
275 Students
Business
272 Students
Psychology
258 Students
Biology
249 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
162 Students
Computer Science
140 Students
Marketing
88 Students
Engineering
85 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
84 Students
Criminology
82 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/6/2025
I really enjoyed going here for the past 4 years although there were many ups and downs. My freshman year I was at the freshman campus and didn't feel like I was in Highschool it was more so feeling like middle school but overall it was very fun and exciting. Now that I am in my senior year, I am so ready to be out this school and graduate. I want to start my pathway to my career.
1/3/2025
this is a very good school and i recommend it for many students and parents this school has many opportunities
1/1/2025
The biggest problem with Taft has nothing to do with the staff or school itself. The biggest problem are the immature kids who think they're ready for college. These kids make going to school much harder. There's nothing we can do to stop these kids from saying whatever they want to say. It's important to take everything they say with a grain of salt.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/11/2025
My son is going to the Academic Center at Taft and he has been happier than ever! After many years of going unchallenged, he is excited about learning again.The teachers are engaged and enthusiastic. The general high-school feel was a much needed change from the standard k-8. The larger class size (...
10/22/2025
Worst high school in the in all of Illinois you can’t use the bathroom which is the craziest part if you try to use it during passing periods you gotta wait in line after waiting security will tell you the bell ring you can’t anymore so you go ask your teacher to let you but there is already a line...
10/30/2024
I’m currently a student attending at Taft and so far my experience has been nothing but terrible mostly due to the fact that bullying is still considered a normal thing and not looked at enough by teacher/staff also security is very lazy and would rather talk to each other in the halls instead of go...
10/6/2024
My son is attending AC at Taft HS, and his experience has been positive overall. Teachers are responsive and supportive to students' needs. Many clubs to choose from and students are encouraged to be creative and share their interests with others.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$165K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$469,781
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Average Household Income
$116,833
% of College Grads
42.9%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,696 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.3%
Homes for Sale
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- 2 Beds
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Norwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Caldwell Woods
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- River
Pleasant Point Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Rosedale Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Indian Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Norwood Circle Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Oriole Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Myrtle Grove Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Centennial Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
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William Howard Taft High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 4,289 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. William Howard Taft High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $469,781. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgewood Community High School, Rickover Naval Academy High School, Schurz High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Howard Taft High School.