Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Jamesville-dewitt High School ranks in the top 20% 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 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jamesville-dewitt High School's student population of 912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
912 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jamesville-dewitt High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamesville-dewitt High School is 0.44, 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
#416 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Jamesville-dewitt High School's ranking?
Jamesville-dewitt High School is ranked #416 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamesville-dewitt High School?
The graduation rate of Jamesville-dewitt High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jamesville-dewitt High School?
912 students attend Jamesville-dewitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jamesville-dewitt High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamesville-dewitt High School?
Jamesville-dewitt High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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