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Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School vs. Ichabod Crane Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School
73 County Rte 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Ichabod Crane Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades 7-12, Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Ichabod Crane Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
494 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ichabod Crane Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ichabod Crane Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ichabod Crane Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Taconic Hills Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ichabod Crane Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kinderhook Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1987 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#973 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ichabod Crane Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Taconic Hills Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ichabod Crane Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kinderhook Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Taconic Hills Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ichabod Crane Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kinderhook Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Taconic Hills Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ichabod Crane Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kinderhook Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Taconic Hills Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ichabod Crane Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kinderhook Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ichabod Crane Senior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
92
-
Grade 8 Students
68
-
Grade 9 Students
81
125
Grade 10 Students
90
147
Grade 11 Students
75
150
Grade 12 Students
79
137
Ungraded Students
9
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Taconic Hills Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ichabod Crane Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kinderhook Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Taconic Hills Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ichabod Crane Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kinderhook Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Taconic Hills Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ichabod Crane Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kinderhook Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Taconic Hills Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ichabod Crane Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kinderhook Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Taconic Hills Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ichabod Crane Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kinderhook Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Taconic Hills Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ichabod Crane Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kinderhook Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Taconic Hills Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ichabod Crane Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kinderhook Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Taconic Hills Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ichabod Crane Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kinderhook Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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