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#1168 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 25% in state

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 7 high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

778 FOREST AVE, Bronx, NY 10456

  • Math 50% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 27.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate27%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1

Students at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 13 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 69Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$35,676

Median home value

$428,800

Median rent

$1,194/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 17Enrollment path unverified3.6K–120.0 mi658Compare →
New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities IICharter · enrollment unverified6.29–120.2 mi320Compare →
New Visions Chtr Hs-adv Ma/sci IICharter · enrollment unverified7.89–120.2 mi481Compare →
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the BronxCharter · enrollment unverified5.3PK–100.3 mi627Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District # 7

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#3 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School

What grades does Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School serve?

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School rank in NY?

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School ranks #1,168 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School a charter school?

No, Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School a Title I school?

No, Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?

95.0% of students at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
161
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
4-Year Graduation
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 10456)
86,958
Area average commute
41 min
Area median age
33.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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