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
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%
30%
Black
40%
16%
White
n/a
40%
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%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
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