The Taft School
School Notes Overview:
The Taft School mission is to educate the whole person lies an emphasis on high scholarship and intellectual endeavor along with a belief that character, above all else, determines success in life. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, our fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others....
School Overview:
The Taft School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1890 | |
| County | Litchfield County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 575 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 23% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 98 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 153 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 170 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 154 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 124 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 72% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 28 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (no blue jeans or t shirts) |
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This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $43,775 | |
| Tuition Notes | Day student tuition is $32,500 | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $29,817 | |
| Head of School | William R. MacMullen | |
| Admissions Director | Peter A. Frew | |
School Notes:
- The Taft School mission is to educate the whole person lies an emphasis on high scholarship and intellectual endeavor along with a belief that character, above all else, determines success in life. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, our fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
- Profile last updated: 10/05/2009
In the News:
- Friendly gave Berlin a head’s up (The New Britain Herald)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 03:52:54 am
GLASTONBURY — One of the premier matchups that Connecticut high school girls soccer can offer took place last Thursday afternoon with no fanfare. Berlin and Glastonbury, the top seeds in the Class L and LL state tournaments, respectively, played each other with little on the line expect the chance to hone their overall team game. - Diabetes walk aims to raise $90,000 (The Register Citizen)
posted on September 14, 2009 at 08:53:13 am
LITCHFIELD — Connor Capell was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of six, a challenge to any normal American kid. - PDS boys win opener (The Trentonian)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 11:24:57 am
PRINCETON — When the Princeton Day School boys soccer team had trouble getting going in the 2008 season, it was because of problems scoring. - The Way We Were (Newtown Bee)
posted on September 3, 2009 at 05:43:39 pm
Cruising up Lake Lillinonah on a late August morning, the water is clear as you leave the Newtown boat launch. As you travel toward New Milford, residential areas give way to brush along the shore. - Eleanor Samson Gillespie of Southampton marries William Waldron Strumolo of Connecticut (The Southampton Press & The East Hampton Press)
posted on August 24, 2009 at 06:47:29 pm
Eleanor Samson Gillespie, daughter of David and Lisa Gillespie of Southampton, married William Waldron Strumolo, son of Ann Havemeyer and Tom Strumolo of Norfolk, Connecticut, on August 15 at St. Andrew’s Dune Church in Southampton. A reception followed at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06795) | School Zip (06795) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,352 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $67,899 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.3 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 84% / 16% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Woodhall School - 44 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
- Westover School - 209 students - 5.2 mi. away - view location
- Sacred Heart High School - 475 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
- Holy Cross High School - 795 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
- The Gunnery - 286 students - 9.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Watertown, Litchfield County, Zip 06795
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