Jamesville-DeWitt High School is a New York state public education facility located in the town of DeWitt, serving high school students in the Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District.
Serving 843 students in grades 9-12, Jamesville-dewitt High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamesville-dewitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jamesville-dewitt High School's student population of 843 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Colors
Red and White
School Rankings
Jamesville-dewitt High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamesville-dewitt High School is 0.47, 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
#19 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamesville-dewitt High School's ranking?
Jamesville-dewitt High School is ranked #19 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jamesville-dewitt High School often compared to?
Jamesville-dewitt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamesville-dewitt High School?
The graduation rate of Jamesville-dewitt High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jamesville-dewitt High School?
843 students attend Jamesville-dewitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jamesville-dewitt High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamesville-dewitt High School?
Jamesville-dewitt High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamesville-dewitt High School offer ?
Jamesville-dewitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jamesville-dewitt High School part of?
Jamesville-dewitt High School is part of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District.
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