Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft serves 257 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
95%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft?
257 students attend Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft?
Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft offer ?
Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft part of?
Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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