Taberg Residential Center serves 24 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taberg Residential Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Taberg Residential Center's student population of 24 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taberg Residential Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
50%
16%
White
25%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Taberg Residential Center?
24 students attend Taberg Residential Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Taberg Residential Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Taberg Residential Center offer ?
Taberg Residential Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taberg Residential Center part of?
Taberg Residential Center is part of New York State Office Of Children And Family Services (OCFS) School District.
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