Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School

Taft Information Technology High School
Address
420 Ezzard Charles Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio, (Hamilton County), 45214
United States
Coordinates 39°8′46″N 84°33′42″W / 39.14611°N 84.56167°W / 39.14611; -84.56167Coordinates: 39°8′46″N 84°33′42″W / 39.14611°N 84.56167°W / 39.14611; -84.56167
Information
Type Public, Coeducational high school
Established 1955
Superintendent Mary Ronan[1]
Principal Michael Turner[1][2]
Grades 7-12
Color(s) Green and Gold [1]         
Athletics conference Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference[1]
Mascot Senator
Team name Senators[1]
Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [3]
Athletic Director Anthony Booker[1]
Website taftiths.cps-k12.org/

Taft Information Technology High School is a public high school located in the West End area of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district. Students are given the opportunity to stay ahead of the game by taking advantage of the nine computer labs (with state-of-the-art technology), Apple’s Final Cut Pro 6 software, 25-Book Campaign, tutoring programs with Cincinnati Bell, Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus, Advanced Academic (AA) classes, Breakthrough Collaborative (formerly Summerbridge program), prosperous extracurricular programs, comprehensive Social safety net and credit recovery programs.

In the Spring of 2011 an all new $18 million building was constructed.

History

Created in 1955 named after former U.S. Senator Robert A. Taft the son of former United States President William H. TaftTaft Information Technology High School is an academic institution that focuses on providing students with a wide range of information-technology skills, and access to cutting-edge technology. Real-world experience is provided through Taft's strong partnerships with Cincinnati Bell and other tri-state area businesses.

Academics

Taft is a GRAD Cincinnati school, which helps students focus on the goal of going to college. This program awards college scholarships to students who fulfill requirements.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-03-16.
  2. "Schools Title Page". Cincinnati Public Schools. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
  3. NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
  4. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  5. Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball AAA". Retrieved 2007-02-12.

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