J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School (Closed 2007)

J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School serves 455 students in grades 8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
15%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School?
455 students attend J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School?
J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School offer ?
J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School part of?
J.H.S. 143-john Peter Tetard School is part of New York City Geographic District #10.

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