Serving 888 students in grades 9-12, John Jay High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Jay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John Jay High School's student population of 888 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Wolves
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
John Jay 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 High School is 0.40, 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
#111 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Jay High School's ranking?
John Jay High School is ranked #111 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Jay High School often compared to?
John Jay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Lane High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Jay High School?
The graduation rate of John Jay High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Jay High School?
888 students attend John Jay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Jay High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Jay High School?
John Jay High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Jay High School offer ?
John Jay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Jay High School part of?
John Jay High School is part of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District.
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