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School Overview

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Overall
A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A+
Extracurriculars A+
Community A-
Reviews A+
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.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$78,300
Enrollment
583
International Students
19%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
77%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$261 million
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
11
Boarding %
84

Matriculation

College Matriculation

(2020-2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 6
#2 Columbia University 6
#2 Harvard College 11
#5 Yale University 16
#6 University of Chicago 6
#8 University of Pennsylvania 17
#9 Duke University 10
#9 Johns Hopkins University 6
LAC #2 Amherst College 10
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Academics

AP Scores

(2020)
Number of students who took AP tests
361
Number of tests taken
862

Sports

(18)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Riding
Sailing
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(81)
Taft Coding Club
The Political Awareness Club
Debate Club
Japanese Culture Club
Chess Club
The Black Alliance Club
Taft Coding Club
The Political Awareness Club
Debate Club
Japanese Culture Club
Chess Club
The Black Alliance Club
Creative Writing Club
Economics Team
FLIP (Forensic Studies)
Geography Club
History Club
Math Team
Quiz Bowl
African Affinity Group
Asian Alliance Club
European Affinity Group
Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Girl Up
Hong Chinese Alliance Club
LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
The Middle Eastern Youth Alliance
Model UN Club
Mosaic
Multiracial Affinity Group
The Muslim Affinity Group
Neurodiversity at Taft
Pan Asian Affinity Group
Shades
Somos Taft
SAC: South Asian Culture Club
Fashion Design Club
Fleeting Thoughts
Hydrox (a cappella)
Illustration Club
International Film Club
Masque And Dagger
Oriocos (a cappella)
Poetry Club
Taft Dance Club
Entrepreneur Club
Female Entrepreneur Fellowship
Female Financial Literacy Club
Start Your Own Business
Taft Business Review
Taft Financial Society
Student Engagement Council
Sunshineology
Taft Book Club
Taft for Ukraine
Bike Club
Climbing Club
Every Mind Matters
Girls with Gains (fitness)
Med Society
Public Health Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Democrats of Taft
The Republican Club
Red Ink
Taft Radio
The Global Journal
The Taft Papyrus
Yearbook
Robotics
Sports Analytics Club
Amnesty International Club
Community Service Board
The Red Rhino Fund
Rhino Reuse
Taft Habitat for Humanity
Taft Interact Club (Rotary International)
UNICEF Club
Veterans Awareness Fund
International Cooking Club
Knitting Club
Mahjong Club
Star Wars Club
FOCUS
JSO Jewish Student Organization
Religion and Spiritual Life Council
United Cultures at Taft
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Arts

(21)
Acting
Chamber Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
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
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Contact Info

http://www.taftschool.org
110 Woodbury Road, Watertown, CT 06795
860-945-7700
Admissions@TaftSchool.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1890
Campus Size: 220 acres
Boarding Rate: 84%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
School Code:
TOEFL: 3834
SSAT: 7600
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Taft School

Tell me a bit about The Taft School.
The Taft School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 583 students, 19.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.taftschool.org.
Does The Taft School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Taft School also have 77% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Taft School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12.94% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 16% go to top 25, and about 12.71% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Taft School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Taft School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Taft School?
The total fee for The Taft School in 2024 is $78,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admissions@TaftSchool.org .
Where is The Taft School located?
The Taft School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is The Taft School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Taft School is among the most popular schools, within top 42 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Taft School has been favorited by 926 users.
How do I complete an application for The Taft School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Taft School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Taft School’s official site: http://www.taftschool.org or call them at 860-945-7700.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Taft School?
Yes, here are few: The Frederick Gunn School, Westover School and The Woodhall School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Taft School?
The overall rating for The Taft School is A+.

The section ratings of The Taft School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews

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