Overview
Known for academic rigor and close faculty-student relationships, Taft fosters personal responsibility, honor, and an achievement ethic in all areas of school life: intellectual, artistic, athletic, and extracurricular. Our 220-acre campus features: 59,500-volume library; Lady Ivy Kwok Wu Science and Math Center; Sony Virtuoso Language Lab; Mark W. Potter Art Gallery; 2 theaters; 18-hole golf course; 2 ice hockey arenas; 16 tennis courts (4 indoor); 8 squash courts; six-lane, all-weather track; 11 playing fields; 200-course curriculum. A diverse student body from 33 states and 27 countries is supported with $6.6 million in aid.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition:
$72,000
# of Students:
601
Teacher:Student:
1:5
International Student:
20%
AP Courses:
15
Endowment:
$434,443/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
94%
SAT:
1346/1600
#19 USA Boarding School
School Videos (2)
School Gallery (5)
Matriculation
| All graduates (2018-2022) | ||
| 1 | Princeton University | 8 |
| 3 | Harvard College | 10 |
| 3 | Yale University | 16 |
| 6 | University of Chicago | 5 |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University | 5 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania | 23 |
| 10 | Duke University | 11 |
| 12 | Dartmouth College | 6 |
| 13 | Brown University | 19 |
| 17 | Cornell University | 17 |
| 18 | Columbia University | 10 |
| 18 | University of Notre Dame | 11 |
| 20 | University of California: Berkeley | 5 |
| 20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 7 |
| 22 | Georgetown University | 29 |
| 25 | New York University | 20 |
| 25 | University of Michigan | 7 |
| 25 | University of Southern California | 8 |
| 25 | University of Virginia | 12 |
| 29 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 6 |
| Chinese graduates (2020) | ||
| 1 | Williams College | 1 |
| 3 | Yale University | 1 |
| 3 | Columbia University | 1 |
| 6 | University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
| 14 | Brown University | 1 |
| 20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 15
| European History | Latin | English Language and Composition |
| Environmental Science | Comparative Government and Politics | Music Theory |
| Chinese Language and Culture | United States Government and Politics | United States History |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | Chemistry | Human Geography |
| Macroeconomics | Psychology | Studio Art: 2-D Design |
AP Scores
In the year of 2020 - 2020, 361 students took
a total of 862 AP exams,
Arts
Total
21
| Acting | Chamber Choir | Dance |
| Jazz | Music | Music Theory |
| Public Speaking | Stagecraft | Theater |
| 3D Design | Ceramics | Drawing |
| Film Production | Filmmaking | Painting |
| Photography | Sculpture | Studio Art |
| Art | Design | Storytelling |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
26
| Music Listening Club | Taft Coding Club | Taft Interact Club |
| Taft Recreational Sports Club | Model United Nations Club | The Political Awareness Club |
| Taft Republican Club | Debate Club | The UNICEF Club |
| The Wildlife Conservation Club | Environmental Awareness Club | Frisbee Club |
| French Club | Japanese Culture Club | Chess Club |
| The Taft Typing Club | The Black Alliance Club | The Monetary Literacy Club |
| African Dance Club | Taft Cooking Club | Formula One and Motorsports Club |
| Medical Education Club | Taft Etiquette Club | Creative Writing Club |
| Pro-Choice Club | History Club (formal alias TBD) |
Data Source
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Contact Info
| Website |
| http://www.taftschool.org |
| Address |
| 110 Woodbury Road, Watertown, CT 06795 |
| Phone Number |
| 860-945-7700 |
| Admissions@TaftSchool.org |
| State/Provience |
| Connecticut |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1890 |
| Campus Size |
| 220 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 82% |
Application Info
| Deadline |
| 01/15 |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:3834 SSAT:7600 |
| Interview |
| Skype, On Campus |
| Pre Interview |
| Recommend Vericant |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 9 -11 |
Toefl
SSAT
Brief Reviews
Total 46
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5.0
/ 5
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Detailed Reviews
Total 4
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Overall
5.0 / 5 -
Academics
4.8 / 5 -
Campus
5.0 / 5 -
Student Life
4.8 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
4.8 / 5 -
Transportation
4.8 / 5
Q&A
Total 80
