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William Howard Taft High School
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  • Public, Magnet
  • CHICAGO, IL
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Chicago Public Schools

William Howard Taft High School

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade A minus
    4. College Prep
      grade B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade A minus
    6. Administration
      grade B minus
    7. Sports
      grade B+
    8. Food
      grade C
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B minus

    William Howard Taft High School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in CHICAGO, IL. It has 4,162 students in grades 7-12. According to state test scores, 39% of students are at least proficient in math and 44% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    44%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    39%
    Average Graduation Rate
    85%
    Average SAT
    1110
    645 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    393 responses
    AP Enrollment
    26%

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    Living in the Area

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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    3. Housing
      grade B minus
    Median Household Income
    $99,719
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,287
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $356,753
    National
    $244,900

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    4,162
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    52%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
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    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,004
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.8%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,409 / year
    National
    $12,239
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