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).
| Taft Information Technology High School | |
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420 Ezzard Charles Drive , , 45214 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°6′34″N 84°31′23″W / 39.10944°N 84.52306°W |
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| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Established | 1955 |
| Superintendent | Laura Mitchell [1] |
| Principal | Michael Turner[1][2] |
| Teaching staff | 24.00 (FTE)[3] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 593 (2017–18)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 24.71[3] |
| 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[4] |
| Website | taftiths |
History
editThe 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
editTaft 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
editStargel Stadium
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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
edit- Basketball – 1962, 2011, 2022[8][9]
Notable alumni
edit- Ken Sprague, bodybuilder
- Adolphus Washington, NFL player (Buffalo Bills, 2016–18)
- Jimmy Wynn, former MLB player (Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers)[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
- ^ "Schools Title Page". Cincinnati Public Schools. Archived from the original on 2010-08-15. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ^ a b c Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball AAA". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ "Jim Wynn Tribute". www.astrosdaily.com. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
...playing shortstop at R.A. Taft High in Cincinnati.