Serving 2,288 students in grades 9-12, John Adams High School ranks in the top 10% 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 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Adams High School's student population of 2,288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 180 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Adams High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 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
#363 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams High School's ranking?
John Adams High School is ranked #363 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Adams High School?
The graduation rate of John Adams High School is 82%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend John Adams High School?
2,288 students attend John Adams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of John Adams High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, 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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