William H. Taft High School serves 127 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
36%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William H. Taft High School?
127 students attend William H. Taft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of William H. Taft High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William H. Taft High School?
William H. Taft High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William H. Taft High School offer ?
William H. Taft High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William H. Taft High School part of?
William H. Taft High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
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