Serving 1,819 students in grades 9-12, John Jay Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,819 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
John Jay Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Jay Senior High School is 0.49, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Jay Senior High School?
The graduation rate of John Jay Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Jay Senior High School?
1,819 students attend John Jay Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of John Jay Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Jay Senior High School?
John Jay Senior 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 Jay Senior High School offer ?
John Jay Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Jay Senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,819 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
