Jericho Senior High School

99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 1,205 students in grades 9-12, Jericho Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jericho Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Jericho Senior High School's student population of 1,205 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,205 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

Jericho Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jericho Senior High School is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#389 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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≥99%
55%
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75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
62%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
30%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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97%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jericho Senior High School's ranking?
Jericho Senior High School is ranked #389 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?
≥99% 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 Jericho Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Jericho Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jericho Senior High School?
1,205 students attend Jericho Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jericho Senior High School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jericho Senior High School?
Jericho Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jericho Senior High School offer ?
Jericho Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jericho Senior High School part of?
Jericho Senior High School is part of Jericho Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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