Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School

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 (CPS).

For other uses, see Taft High School (disambiguation).
Taft Information Technology High School
Address
420 Ezzard Charles Drive

Cincinnati
,
(Hamilton County)
,
Ohio
45214

United States
Coordinates39°6′34″N 84°31′23″W
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
Established1955
SuperintendentLaura Mitchell [1]
PrincipalMichael Turner[1][2]
Teaching staff24.00 (FTE)[3]
Grades7–12
Enrollment593 (2017–18)[3]
Student to teacher ratio24.71[3]
Color(s)Green and Gold[1]   
Athletics conferenceCincinnati Metro Athletic Conference[1]
MascotSenator
Team nameSenators[1]
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[4]
Websitetaftiths.cps-k12.org

History

The school was created in 1955 and named after former U.S. Senator Robert A. Taft, the son of former United States President William H. Taft. In the spring of 2011, a new $18 million building was constructed.

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.

Athletics

Stargel Stadium
The entrance to Stargel Stadium in 2023

Taft Stadium was completed in 1986 for the school's football program, replacing a makeshift, hole-ridden practice field.[5] In 1990, it was renamed for Willard R. Stargel, who served as football assistant coach and baseball and track head coach from 1955 to 1966.[6] Stargel Stadium was rebuilt in 2004 and renovated in 2015. Taft shared the stadium with several other CPS athletic teams, namely the football teams of Aiken, Hughes, Shroder, Gamble, and Riverview East high schools and the track teams of Gamble, Riverview East, and Sayler Park School. The stadium was also home to Cincinnati Christian University football, Gotham Soccer, Kings Hammer Soccer, and Cincinnati Gators football. Stargel Stadium was demolished in 2018 to make room for FC Cincinnati's TQL Stadium.

Cincinnati Public Schools built a new Willard Stargel Stadium across the street from Taft in 2019. FC Cincinnati paid the district $10 million for the relocation. The 2019 football season opening game was held at the new stadium on August 28 before the official dedication on September 13. The stadium has a capacity of 3,000.[5][7]

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notable alumni

References
  1. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
  2. "Schools Title Page". Cincinnati Public Schools. Archived from the original on 2010-08-15. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
  3. Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
  4. NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
  5. Coolidge, Sharon (January 19, 2019). "Will new Stargel Stadium be built in time for football? CPS says yes". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. pp. 1A, 10A. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  6. Swilley, Kristen; Noble, Greg (October 25, 2018). "Willard Stargel: The man, the legend behind Stargel Stadium". WCPO-TV. E. W. Scripps Company. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  7. Springer, Scott (August 11, 2019). "The opening game at new Stargel Stadium is Aug. 28 featuring Taft, Northwest". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  8. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  9. Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball AAA". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  10. "Jim Wynn Tribute". www.astrosdaily.com. Retrieved 4 February 2019. ...playing shortstop at R.A. Taft High in Cincinnati.
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