Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, John Jay School For Law ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Jay School For Law ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Jay School For Law's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared.
School Rankings
John Jay School For Law ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Jay School For Law is 0.62, 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
#3879 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
48%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Jay School For Law's ranking?
John Jay School For Law is ranked #3879 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Jay School For Law often compared to?
John Jay School For Lawis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium Brooklyn High School, Cyberarts Studio Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Jay School For Law?
The graduation rate of John Jay School For Law is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Jay School For Law?
449 students attend John Jay School For Law.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John Jay School For Law students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Jay School For Law?
John Jay School For Law has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Jay School For Law offer ?
John Jay School For Law offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Jay School For Law part of?
John Jay School For Law is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is John Jay School For Law located?
John Jay School For Law is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
School Reviews
2 9/29/2006
I recently pulled my child out of this school as a parent I felt that the school was an unsafe learning environment As a parent of a gifted child I advise all parents to look at this before placing their child in this. Because if your child is smart he or she will be picked on by the animals in the school.
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