Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
| Taft Information Technology High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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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°WCoordinates: 39°8′46″N 84°33′42″W / 39.14611°N 84.56167°W |
| 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 and named after former U.S. Senator Robert A. Taft, the son of former United States President William H. Taft, Taft 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
- Basketball - 1962, 2011[4][5]
Notable alumni
- Dave Stalls, former NFL and USFL player (Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Raiders, Denver Gold)
- Jimmy Wynn, former MLB player (Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-03-16.
- ↑ "Schools Title Page". Cincinnati Public Schools. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ↑ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
- ↑ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball AAA". Retrieved 2007-02-12.