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Jamaica High School (Closed 2015)

167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432

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Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Jamaica High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving was 40-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 37%).

The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Jamaica High School
9	3
10	8
11	3
12	46

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Total Students

60 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School
2023	60
2022	60
2021	60
2020	60
2019	60
2018	60
2017	60
2016	60
2015	60
2014	60
2013	252
2012	553
2011	1,184
2010	1,478
2009	1,507
2008	1,804
2007	2,257

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Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School
2023	7
2022	7
2021	7
2020	7
2019	7
2018	7
2017	7
2016	7
2015	7
2014	7
2013	24
2012	29
2011	50
2010	74
2009	83
2008	98
2007	110

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School Rankings

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State Level (NY)

(13-14)

≤20%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2014)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2014	20%	41%	43%
2013	82%	39%	45%
2012	67%	69%	69%
2011	76%	67%	66%
2010	73%	86%	84%

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(13-14)

40-59%

37%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2014)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2014	49%	37%	40%
2013	77%	39%	42%
2012	67%	60%	59%
2011	77%	58%	57%
2010	79%	74%	72%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	9:1	11:1	14:1
2022	9:1	11:1	14:1
2021	9:1	12:1	15:1
2020	9:1	13:1	16:1
2019	9:1	13:1	16:1
2018	9:1	14:1	16:1
2017	9:1	13:1	16:1
2016	9:1	14:1	17:1
2015	9:1	14:1	17:1
2014	9:1	14:1	17:1
2013	11:1	14:1	17:1
2012	19:1	14:1	17:1
2011	24:1	13:1	17:1
2010	20:1	13:1	17:1
2009	18:1	13:1	16:1
2008	18:1	13:1	16:1
2007	21:1	14:1	16:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	2%	1%	4%
2022	2%	1%	4%
2021	2%	1%	4%
2020	2%	1%	4%
2019	2%	1%	4%
2018	1%	2%	3%
2017	1%	2%	3%
2016	1%	1%	3%
2015	1%	1%	4%
2014	2%	1%	3%
2012	1%	1%	2%

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Asian

35%

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	35%	10%	29%
2022	35%	10%	30%
2021	35%	10%	30%
2020	35%	9%	29%
2019	35%	9%	29%
2018	35%	9%	28%
2017	35%	9%	28%
2016	35%	9%	29%
2015	35%	9%	29%
2014	35%	9%	29%
2013	34%	9%	28%
2012	30%	9%	30%
2011	29%	8%	30%
2010	24%	8%	30%
2009	23%	9%	31%
2008	19%	8%	29%
2007	19%	8%	28%

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Hispanic

23%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	23%	29%	30%
2022	23%	29%	30%
2021	23%	28%	29%
2020	23%	27%	28%
2019	23%	27%	28%
2018	23%	26%	28%
2017	23%	26%	28%
2016	23%	26%	27%
2015	23%	25%	27%
2014	23%	25%	26%
2013	21%	24%	26%
2012	26%	23%	25%
2011	21%	22%	25%
2010	19%	22%	24%
2009	18%	21%	24%
2008	17%	21%	24%
2007	18%	21%	24%

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Black

40%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	40%	16%	18%
2022	40%	16%	18%
2021	40%	17%	18%
2020	40%	17%	20%
2019	40%	17%	20%
2018	41%	17%	23%
2017	41%	17%	23%
2016	41%	18%	24%
2015	41%	18%	24%
2014	40%	18%	25%
2013	42%	18%	26%
2012	41%	18%	27%
2011	49%	19%	28%
2010	55%	19%	30%
2009	58%	19%	30%
2008	62%	20%	31%
2007	61%	19%	32%

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White

n/a

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2013)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2013	1%	47%	16%
2012	1%	48%	16%
2011	1%	49%	16%
2010	1%	51%	15%
2009	1%	51%	15%
2008	1%	51%	15%
2007	1%	52%	15%
2006	2%	53%	15%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.67

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	0.67	0.73	0.78
2022	0.67	0.72	0.77
2021	0.67	0.72	0.78
2020	0.67	0.71	0.78
2019	0.67	0.71	0.78
2018	0.66	0.71	0.77
2017	0.66	0.71	0.77
2016	0.66	0.70	0.77
2015	0.66	0.70	0.76
2014	0.67	0.69	0.77
2013	0.67	0.69	0.77
2012	0.68	0.68	0.76
2011	0.64	0.68	0.75
2010	0.61	0.66	0.75
2009	0.58	0.66	0.75
2008	0.56	0.66	0.74
2007	0.57	0.65	0.74

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(13-14)

44%

78%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2014)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2014	44%	78%	77%
2013	32%	78%	73%
2012	53%	78%	76%
2011	52%	78%	77%

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Eligible for

60%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	60%	53%	66%
2022	60%	51%	64%
2021	60%	52%	65%
2020	60%	50%	64%
2019	60%	50%	64%
2018	60%	48%	58%
2017	60%	48%	58%
2016	60%	44%	58%
2015	60%	45%	59%
2014	60%	42%	66%
2013	69%	41%	50%
2012	60%	42%	60%
2011	54%	41%	61%
2009	38%	37%	56%
2008	19%	36%	49%
2007	25%	36%	49%
2006	24%	37%	51%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Jamaica High School	New York	New York City Geographic District #28 School District
2023	5%	3%	4%
2022	5%	3%	4%
2021	5%	3%	4%
2020	5%	4%	5%
2019	5%	4%	5%
2018	5%	5%	8%
2017	5%	5%	8%
2016	5%	5%	8%
2015	5%	6%	8%
2014	5%	5%	8%
2013	5%	7%	7%
2012	4%	7%	10%
2011	4%	7%	10%
2009	6%	8%	12%
2008	1%	8%	10%
2007	2%	8%	10%
2006	2%	8%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Geographic District #28 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Jamaica High School?

The graduation rate of Jamaica High School is 44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.

How many students attend Jamaica High School?

60 students attend Jamaica High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Jamaica High School students are Black, 35% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamaica High School?

Jamaica High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does Jamaica High School offer ?

Jamaica High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Jamaica High School part of?

Jamaica High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.