Arts
"At Taft, students engage in an embodied experience, developing the artistic vision, skill, and determination to create work that inspires and uplifts others. This journey of creativity and accomplishment instills a lasting sense of pride and resilience that prepares them to thrive in college, careers, and beyond."
- Sarah Surber, Arts Department Head
20+ live performances
Approximately 250 costumes
2,300 pounds of clay sculpted
1,800 paintings and drawings created by students
6 Potter Gallery exhibits
Community Service
"Service at Taft today is multifaceted, encompassing both organic and intentional efforts. Students embrace myriad opportunities to serve both on and off campus."
- Kevin Danaher, Director of Community Service
11 towns and cities served
27 organizations impacted
100% of the student body engaged in service through at least two unique opportunities
3,500+ hours of service completed
Athletics
"The athletic component of the Afternoon Program plays an integral role in fulfilling Taft's mission to educate the whole student. Through their participation, students work together in service to a cause bigger than themselves."
- Andy Dunn, Director of Athletics and Afternoon Programming
1,032 sport participants — including multiple-season athletes
914 athletic competitions | 356 varsity level
6 championship teams
Classroom
"Whether you're engaged in a biology lab, writing code alongside your computer science classmates, or discussing a character's development over the course of a novel in your English class, the classroom feels electric at Taft. Led by dynamic faculty members who make the material come alive, the classroom is a dynamic space here."
- Eileen Fenn Bouffard '98, Director of Teaching and Learning, English Department Head
194 classes offered
130 faculty members
101 faculty with advanced degrees
9 faculty with doctoral degrees
2023-24 Campus Improvements
"Maintaining and enhancing our facilities is essential to providing a safe, inspiring environment where students can explore, learn, and grow. These updates to our campus allow us to meet the evolving needs of our community and ensure our students have every opportunity to succeed."
- Jake Odden '86, Chief Financial Officer
Peter Frew '75 Tennis Facility: Complete reconstruction of 12 outdoor post-tension courts with new nets, windscreens, 8 pickleball courts, and more.
Cruikshank and Odden: Facelifts that include new paint, murals, floors, and updated wayfinding. Upgrades for 3 varsity squash courts, including refinished front walls and floors and the installation of new glass.
Wu Science Center: Installed a new and improved HVAC system to ensure year-round comfort.
Jig Shop: Outdoors, the patio offers new seating and café furniture. Indoors, the lounge areas feature new furniture, décor, lighting, and flooring.
Infrastructure Sustainability: A new fuel cell was added to the solar arrays that were completed last year to reduce the school's dependence on the grid by 50%.
Communal Corridors: Custom-made furniture was added to spaces near the Black Box, Potter Gallery, Rhino Lobby, Wu, and Main Hall to foster connections and enhance comfort.