Opportunity Index
CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.
Opportunity Index
CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.
Total Indicator Score
TAFT HS
Print PDFOpportunity Index Sum Score
Opportunity Index Average Score
School Demographic Factors
% of Students with Disabilities
This score is higher than 19.5% of high schools
Simpson Diversity Index
This score is higher than 13.8% of high schools
% of English Learner Students
This score is higher than 52.9% of high schools
% of Students in Temporary Living Situation
This score is higher than 27.6% of high schools
% of Teachers Retained
This score is higher than 89.4% of high schools
Community Factors
200% of Poverty Rate
This score is higher than 1.1% of high schools
Chicago Hardship Index
This score is higher than 3.4% of high schools
% Uninsured
This score is higher than 10.3% of high schools
Community Life Expectancy
This score is higher than 97.7% of high schools
Historical School Funding Factors
School Budget & Changes in School Budget
This score is higher than 98.9% of high schools
Capital and Outside Funding
This score is higher than 95.4% of high schools
School Resourcing
Information on what teachers, staff, supports, and other resources were present in a school when doors opened for SY25.
| Opportunity Index | 18 |
| Fall 2023 20th Day Enrollment | 4228 |
| Fall 2023 20th Day Non-Cluster Enrollment | 4220 |
| Enrollment Input for Teacher Allocations (Non-Cluster + Newcomer Adjustment) | 4220 |
| Principal | 1 |
| Assistant Principal | 1 |
| Clerks | 10 |
| Counselors | 2 |
| Athletic Directors | 2 |
| School Assistants | 2 |
| Core Classroom Teachers | 201 |
| Teachers | 1 |
| Assistant Principals | 1 |
| Clerks | 2 |
| Counselors | 9 |
| Technology Coordinators | 3 |
| Other Non-Instructional Staff | 28 |
| Funding for Non-Staff Costs | $177,123 |
| IB Coordinators | 4 |
| JROTC Positions | 3 |
| Bilingual Coordinators | 2 |
| Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) Advocates | 1 |
| Special Education Teachers | 45 |
| Special Education Paraprofessionals (incl. Bilingual Paraprofessionals) | 30 |
| Case Managers | 5 |
| Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier I) | $17,280 |
| Lunchroom | 16 |
| School Security | 8 |
| Whole School Safety Funding | $260,000 |
Teacher Positions
This data shows how many teachers are staffed at the school and the number of vacant positions.
TAFT HS - Teacher Positions
TAFT HS - Teacher Positions