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TAFT HS

6530 W BRYN MAWR Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60631

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A Message from the Principal

A Message from the Principal

William Howard Taft High School, one of the city’s largest public high schools, spans two campuses: the Freshman Academy (grades 7–9) and Varsity Campus (grades 10–12). As an IB World School, it offers the MYP, DP, and CP Programmes, along with AP, dual-credit courses, and NJROTC. Taft provides over 100 clubs, 75 teams, and 34 varsity sports, promoting academic, artistic, and athletic growth. Guided by its mission, “Educating Global Citizens to Create a Better World,” Taft fosters excellence, diversity, and inclusion. Recognized as a "Best High School" by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years, Taft inspires success.

A Message from the Principal

State of the School

The State of the School address provides a robust community forum to reflect on the past year's progress, discuss future priorities, and align school goals with the District's five-year strategic plan, "Success 2029: Together We Rise."

  • Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Room: 162

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7-12

School Grades

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4091

# of Students

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Governance

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773-534-1000
Phone

773-534-1027
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7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
School Hours

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
After School Hours

7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
HS Freshman Hours

06:30 AM
Earliest Dropoff

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Ryan G Glowacz
Principal

Patrick Levins
Assistant Principal

Melissa Hess
Assistant Principal

Alexis Covarrubias
Assistant Principal

Fakhira Bukhari
Assistant Principal

Theone Haralampopoulos
Assistant Principal

Eric Mitchell
Assistant Principal

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Inclusive & Supportive Learning Environment

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Connectedness & Wellbeing

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Postsecondary Success

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Partnerships & Engagement

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How We Partner for Continuous Improvement

District Investments

CPS is committed to providing the resources needed to provide a high-quality education for all our students. Strategic investments are equitably distributed to support school initiatives and priorities that drive student growth.

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Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

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