TACONIC HILLSJUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.taconichills.k12.ny.us

471 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Taconic Hills Junior/Senior High School, located in Craryville, New York, serves as a comprehensive educational hub for students in the Taconic Hills Central School District. Housed within a modern facility, the school is designed to foster both academic growth and personal development, providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between middle school and the transition into higher education or the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, technology integration, and arts programming.

Beyond the classroom, Taconic Hills is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to student success. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student government, and various clubs, which aim to encourage leadership, collaboration, and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, students, and families, the district works to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their individual potential while contributing to the broader Craryville community.

471

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TACONIC HILLSJUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	71
Black	13
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
355 (75.4%)
Hispanic
71 (15.1%)
Two or More
28 (5.9%)
Black
13 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)325-2841
Website:	http://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 90

Grade 9 82

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 68

Ungraded 7