Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School

420 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45214

643 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School, located in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a specialized career-technical school within the Cincinnati Public Schools district. The institution is unique for its integrated focus on information technology, designed to prepare students for the modern digital workforce. Through a curriculum that emphasizes technical literacy, coding, and hardware systems, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional academic instruction and the high-demand skills required in the tech sector.

Beyond its technical focus, Taft High School offers a comprehensive high school experience that includes standard academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that encourages students to think critically and solve problems creatively. By partnering with local businesses and industry professionals, Taft provides its students with opportunities for mentorship and real-world application, striving to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to pursue either higher education or immediate entry into technology-based careers.

643

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	15
Black	575
Two or More	32

Black
575 (89.4%)
Two or More
32 (5.0%)
White
21 (3.3%)
Hispanic
15 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-8200
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 111

Grade 9 178

Grade 10 135

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 66