Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School (07X379) is a public school in District 7, Melrose South-Mott Haven North, Bronx, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 205 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Melrose South-Mott Haven North
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
778 Forest Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, USA
Bronx, Melrose South-Mott Haven North

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 205, smaller than most NYC high schools.

What the numbers say

  • This is a transfer school for students who are behind on credits or have left another high school.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (8%) to compare results.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 8% answered

of parents trust the principal:
100%
trust their child's teachers:
100%
satisfied with the education overall:
100%

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

21%

English Regents pass rate

55%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

16%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

18%

Global History Regents pass rate

35%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

39%

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School vs Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School

MeasureJill Chaifetz Transfer High SchoolMott Haven Village Preparatory High School
Enrollment (2025–26)205186
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.67.4
Family satisfaction (2026)100%95%
Principal trust (2026)100%98%
Teacher trust (2026)100%97%
Leadership (2026)100%99%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

Student body

Enrollment

205 students

9–12 · down 17 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.6

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

13%

was 14% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

94% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

40%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 66% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 32% Black, 0% multiracial, 48% female, 52% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
100%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
92%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

778 Forest Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Public Charter School
  • Location: Melrose South-Mott Haven North, Bronx
  • Address: 778 Forest Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, USA