How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Taft High School | Ward J Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 4,487 | 500 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Taft High School | Ward J Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,050 | $21,050 |
| District | City of Chicago Sd 299 | City of Chicago Sd 299 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Taft High School | Ward J Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.4% | 4.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.0% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 76.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Taft High School | Ward J Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 407.9:1 | 500:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 11.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 150 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.