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#4146 of 4,742 schools in NY

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School

High School · Taconic Hills Central School District · Craryville, NY

A Taconic Hills Central School District high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

73 COUNTY RTE 11A, Craryville, NY 12521

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$32,568
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Taconic Hillsjunior/senior 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,208

Median home value

$327,800

Median rent

$1,571/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

92.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Taconic Hills Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$32,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is listed in TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is a public high school in Craryville, NY, part of Taconic Hills Central School District, serving approximately 494 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,146 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School

What grades does Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School serve?

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School?

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School rank in NY?

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School ranks #4,146 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School a charter school?

No, Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School?

50.2% of students at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 12521)
1,874
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
51.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 12521; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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