Jamestown High School serves 1,304 students in grades 9-12.
Jamestown High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamestown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jamestown High School's student population of 1,304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jamestown High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jamestown High School is 0.56, 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
#274 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
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 Jamestown High School's ranking?
Jamestown High School is ranked #274 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamestown High School?
The graduation rate of Jamestown High School is 76%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jamestown High School?
1,304 students attend Jamestown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jamestown High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamestown High School?
Jamestown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamestown High School offer ?
Jamestown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamestown High School part of?
Jamestown High School is part of Jamestown City School District.
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