Serving 2,366 students in grades 9-12, John Adams High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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John Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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John Adams High School's student population of 2,366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Students by Grade
John Adams High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams High School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1740 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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John Adams High School is ranked #1740 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Adams High School often compared to?
John Adams High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Adams High School?
The graduation rate of John Adams High School is 84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Adams High School?
2,366 students attend John Adams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of John Adams High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams High School?
John Adams High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Adams High School offer ?
John Adams High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Adams High School part of?
John Adams High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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