Jamestown High School
Jamestown High School serves 1,294 students in grades 9-12.
Jamestown High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- 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 1,294 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jamestown High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jamestown High School is 0.57, 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
#618 out of 4228 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
4%
17%
White
60%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
83%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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