The Taft School
- 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: NON UT SIBI MINISTRETUR SED UT MINISTRET
- The school's motto, which translates to "Not to be served but to serve," permeates every aspect of the Taft community.
- Taft's 606 students, who hail from 33 states and 44 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 is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 318 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Large financial endowment
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
- Student Test Scores High SSAT scores
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | The Taft School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1890 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 226 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 606 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 33% | 23% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 84% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1356 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1270 - 1470 | - |
| Average ACT score | 29 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (no blue jeans or T-shirts) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 30 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 74% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $7,500 (Day student tuition for the summer program is $4,175) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $261.1 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $62,500 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $46,500 | $31,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 35% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $44,014 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 83% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Peter Frew | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Suzanne Campbell | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 30 | 18 |
| Courses | AP American Government, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Capstone, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science AB, AP Economics (2 exams), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. History, Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra, Post-AP Biology, Post-AP Chinese Essays and Discussion, Post-AP French Literature, Post-AP Hispanic Literature, Post-AP Latin | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 24 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riding, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 29 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | TAALSA (Taft Asian Afro-Latino Student Alliance), Winter Hiking Club or Organization: All-School Play, Art and Literature Magazine, Cultural Coffeehouse, FOCUS- Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, Math Club (competitions & tutoring), Red Inc. (Literary Magazine), Red Rhino Foundation, Republican Club, S.H.O.U.T., School Monitors, Service Work, Step Team, Student Ambassadors, Student Tutoring at Taft, The Annual (Yearbook), The Papyrus (School Newspaper), The Red Sweater Club, Tour Guides, United Cultures at Taft, Volunteer Council, WRED Radio, Writing Tutors Arts and Music Programs: Individual Music Lessons, Individual Vocal Lessons, Instrumental Lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: Wall and Rock Climbing, Yoga | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2011 - 2015 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Georgetown University | 35 | |
| Trinity College | 32 | |
| Cornell University | 22 | |
| George Washington University | 22 | |
| Tufts University | 21 | |
| Middlebury College, Boston College | 18 | |
| Wesleyan University, University of Virginia, New York University | 17 | |
| Bucknell University | 16 | |
| University of Southern California | 14 | |
| Bates College | 13 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- 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, NON UT SIBI MINISTRETUR SED UT MINISTRET, which translates to "Not to be served but to serve," permeates every aspect of the Taft community. Taft's 587 students, who hail from 32 states and 39 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.
- The Taft School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, SSATB, CAIS
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