John Jay Senior High School vs. Arlington High School
Should I attend John Jay Senior High School or Arlington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Jay Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,863 students in grades 9-12, John Jay Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,619 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,863 students
2,619 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
191 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1174 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
58%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
461
644
Grade 10 Students
462
624
Grade 11 Students
457
660
Grade 12 Students
464
660
Ungraded Students
19
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%