JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL

JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 189 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL, located at 778 Forest Avenue in the Bronx, is a specialized educational institution designed to serve students who have previously struggled in traditional high school settings. As a "transfer school," it operates under the New York City Department of Education’s initiative to provide a second chance for older, under-credited students. The school focuses on re-engaging youth who have fallen behind in their credit requirements, offering a supportive environment that prioritizes personalized instruction and academic recovery to help students earn their high school diplomas.

The school is known for its small-school philosophy, which fosters close relationships between students and staff to address both academic and social-emotional needs. Beyond standard coursework, Jill Chaifetz emphasizes individualized post-secondary planning, preparing students for college, vocational training, or the workforce. By offering a more flexible and intensive support structure than large, comprehensive high schools, the institution aims to remove the barriers that historically prevented its students from succeeding, ultimately empowering them to overcome past setbacks and achieve graduation.

For more information, contact JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 402-2429 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.