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NON UT SIBI MINISTRETUR SED UT MINISTRET Taft is one of the most rigorous and well-respected educational communities in the world. It is also a school that lives its motto each day. Our motto, which translates to “Not to be served but to serve,” permeates every aspect of the Taft community. Taft’s 580 students, who hail from 35 states and 30 countries, love their experience not simply because they are challenged by the academic rigor they experience daily, but because they develop life-long friendships with faculty members and students alike. No matter how hard they are working, Taft students celebrate their responsibility as human beings to serve rather than be served.
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The Taft School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1890 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 224 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 580 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 16% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 85% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1932 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 30 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 78% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $206 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $34,400 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 37% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $31,300 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 84% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 23% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Peter Frew | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Suzanne Campbell | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Equestrian | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Georgetown | 22 | |
| Cornell, Trinity | 21 | |
| Boston Univ., Boston College, George Washington | 19 | |
| Univ. of Pennsylvania, Colgate, Colorado College | 17 | |
| Middlebury, New York Univ., St. Lawrence, Wake Forest | 16 | |
| Amherst, Columbia, Connecticut College, Colby | 12 | |
| Bowdoin, Bucknell, Carnegie Mellon, Gettysburg, Hamilton | 11 | |
| Yale, Dartmouth, Lehigh | 10 | |
| Wesleyan, Tufts, Univ. of Virginia | 9 | |
| Princeton, Reed, Northeastern | 8 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- NON UT SIBI MINISTRETUR SED UT MINISTRET Taft is one of the most rigorous and well-respected educational communities in the world. It is also a school that lives its motto each day. Our motto, which translates to “Not to be served but to serve,” permeates every aspect of the Taft community. Taft’s 580 students, who hail from 35 states and 30 countries, love their experience not simply because they are challenged by the academic rigor they experience daily, but because they develop life-long friendships with faculty members and students alike. No matter how hard they are working, Taft students celebrate their responsibility as human beings to serve rather than be served.
- School accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
- Profile last updated: 08/30/2011
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