Serving 301 students in grades 9-12, Tuckahoe High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuckahoe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tuckahoe High School's student population of 301 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tuckahoe High School is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
62%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tuckahoe High School often compared to?
Tuckahoe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastchester Senior High School, Bronxville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tuckahoe High School?
The graduation rate of Tuckahoe High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Tuckahoe High School?
301 students attend Tuckahoe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Tuckahoe High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuckahoe High School?
Tuckahoe High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tuckahoe High School offer ?
Tuckahoe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuckahoe High School part of?
Tuckahoe High School is part of Tuckahoe Union Free School District.
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