Serving 502 students in grades 7-12, Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School's student population of 502 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2224 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School's ranking?
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is ranked #2224 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School often compared to?
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson High School, Ichabod Crane Senior High School, Chatham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School?
502 students attend Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School?
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School offer ?
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School part of?
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is part of Taconic Hills Central School District.
School Reviews
5 3/8/2010
Very in-depth classes and many opportunities to explore different career paths. Faculty, Administration and staff is very caring towards students. I wouldn't want my children in any other school.
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