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 proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 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
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
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
40%
16%
White
n/a
41%
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%
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 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.
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