Susan Hotchkiss
Realty ONE Group Connect
(475) 241-7831
68 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$290K - $293K Price Range
The Taft School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
110 Woodbury Rd,
Watertown, CT
592
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$57,750
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.72
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
133
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Full Time Teachers
133
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Part Time Teachers
0
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1400
Math
700
Verbal
700
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Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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White
67.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
15.2%
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Black
7.3%
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Hispanic
5.2%
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Two or more races
4.5%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Boarding HS in Connecticut
#5
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Connecticut
#5
Best Private HS in Connecticut
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University
93 Students
Boston University
64 Students
University of Pennsylvania
61 Students
Duke University
58 Students
Georgetown University
58 Students
Yale University
57 Students
Boston College
55 Students
Tufts University
53 Students
Columbia University
52 Students
Cornell University
49 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
107 Students
Economics
67 Students
Psychology
58 Students
Biology
51 Students
Political Science and Government
37 Students
Finance
34 Students
International Relations
33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
27 Students
Computer Science
22 Students
Engineering
22 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/28/2024
My experience has been nothing but wonderful and amazing. I have met some of my best friends from all over the world and created wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime.
4/23/2024
Overall Taft has been a good experience and developed me into a better student. I feel as if I am much more ready for college due to their system allowing students to work on their own and find time to get work done. However taft does have many housing rules and Saturday school. I would take away Saturday classes and set up a normal five day class schedule, and also remove a couple of rules.
3/4/2023
Taft is a great school with a fantastic campus. Always loved the night before Hotchkiss day! Taft will always have a place in my heart.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/7/2015
Taft fufills its founders mission to educate the "Whole Person". As a parent of four Taft graduates I value that each took away from their years at Taft a commitment to lifelong learning along with a dedication to serving others as an integral part of their adult lives. The school feels a deep respo...
5/18/2013
Wonderful school that is academically challenging along with great community spirit. Outstanding learning environment and supportive staff and administration.
3/9/2013
this is not such a terrific school as i expected when i had the application process with taft. the teachers are not very responsible. if students can not keep the learning pace with other students, teachers and faculty will embarass teh kid,
2/18/2011
Legacy issue with taking suboptimal students happens. We had superbly qualified students at the private school my student attends with better SSAT scores, grades and ECs who did not get in over legacy families who donate. That happens frequently in private schools and even at the college level. Taft...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Susan Hotchkiss
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Zach Nichols
Zach Nichols
West View Properties, LLC
(475) 244-9049
116 Total Sales
10 Near This School
$123K - $385K Price Range
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Marsha Penna
Marsha Penna
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 846-3362
83 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$475,000 Price
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Patricia Moreggi
Patricia Moreggi
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 267-0630
155 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$680,000 Price
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Amanda Nemense
Amanda Nemense
Showcase Realty, Inc.
(475) 285-3197
112 Total Sales
34 Near This School
$140K - $1.1M Price Range
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Cristina Lu
Cristina Lu
YellowBrick Real Estate LLC
(475) 252-7686
126 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$225,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$198K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
32
Average Home Value
$472,486
Median Lot Size
23,086 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$106,577
% of College Grads
34.6%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,932 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,745 - $1,995 per month
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- 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,000+ Sq Ft
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Maeve's Dreamland
Black Rock State Park
Echo Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Veteran's Memorial Park
Sylvan Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Lake Winnemaug
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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West End District
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The Taft School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 110 Woodbury Rd in Watertown, in the Watertown neighborhood. Annual tuition is $57,750. The school has a total enrollment of 592 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. The Taft School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $472,486. Discover additional schools in the area, like Xavier High School, St. Luke's School, Watertown High School, and more. Learn more about what Watertown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Taft School.