- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
Federal NCES profile for Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008405988
👥 S:T ratio 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School ranks #2 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360008405988 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 6.5:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 130
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
130 students
What this shows Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School compares
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 33.8%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
How many students attend Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is 6.5:1, which is 45% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?
91.4% of students at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?
The largest demographic group at Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School?
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School ranks #2 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 7?
Besides Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.