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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
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
B
A-
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
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
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
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
714 Students
DePaul University
700 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
644 Students
Northwestern University
433 Students
Illinois State University
389 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
372 Students
Dominican University
368 Students
Michigan State University
345 Students
Northern Illinois University
311 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
273 Students
Business
266 Students
Psychology
254 Students
Biology
246 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
163 Students
Computer Science
140 Students
Marketing
88 Students
Engineering
86 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
84 Students
Criminology
81 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.
3/15/2025
William Howard Taft High School is quite honestly nothing special. A lot of the kids at Taft think it is cool to do bad things such as fight, smoke, drink, etc. and I believe it is not okay to do those things. Although when it comes to academics, Taft has amazing classes and courses you can take such as IB classes which raise your GPA and help you prepare for college because of the level of education you receive. Overall my high school experience was amazing because of the people I met, experiences I had, all the fun events, etc.
1/20/2025
William Howard Taft was an experience that I both cherish and despise. I transferred during my junior year and I was instantly greeted with the crowded hallways and regulated bathrooms yet teachers were welcoming and students (if you chose them right) were nice. You can find your group here and you can also find the group you'll despise.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
7/1/2024
Great school that consistently prioritizes the well-being of the children by providing a wide range of extracurricular activities and sports.
1/23/2023
Great School, Great Principal, and Great Awesome Teachers.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$165K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$469,392
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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- Dog Park
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- Soccer
Indian Road Park
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- 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. 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 A- 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 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $469,392. 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.