Jamaica High School (Closed 2015)
Jamaica High School served 60 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 37%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
35%
9%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
40%
17%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)44%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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