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John Jay Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 2174 students

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9 reviews of this school


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Posted October 3, 2009

They have done and excellent and creative job with Special Ed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2009

This school is one of the finest educational institutions i have ever had the pleasure of knowing. The staff and janitorial staff are absolutely delightful and kind to the students while providing a fun, clean, safe work and learning environment. I sincerely believe that for one to have the opportunity to attend such an illustrious institition is the chance of a lifetime.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2008

Though it has been 4 years since I have graduated from John Jay, I still believe it to be a fantastic school. As a former education major in college I have had the chance to observe many schools and I have found that 'Jay' offers excellent courses, activities and teachers.


Posted March 19, 2008

My duaghter has had a fantastic experience at John Jay. Jay offers many AP courses that she is taking advantage of and the administration is offering support for a humanitarian club she is helping to form. There is a terrific swim team where the girls are truly supportive of each other and she has formed some wonderful friendships.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2007

This si my senor yearin jay block and i have enjoyed my time with my teachers and friends... i am disappointed thouh because the AP classes im in get vey little finacial support and we must take credits out of our regular classes to take these classes
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 30, 2006

John Jay is a pretty decent school with an amazing Prosecenium. It is truly incredible. Some of the students get a lttle out of control sometimes and it doesen't seem to end. Overall good teachers and a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2005

The teachers of john jay senior high school are the worse I have ever encountered. The availabilty of classes are horrible, there is almost nothing a student can do in this school. The school never listens to any of the childrens requests and treat the students like trash. Very behind the times school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 12, 2005

Near the high end. Problem with student control.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2005

The overall quality of this school is pretty descent,and should be looked at as a great school even though some class rooms are over crowded, there are also classes that have almost no one in them so if the classes were planned out a little better I could see alot of improvement in grades and also overall quality of the school.
—Submitted by Chris Turchioe, a student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

281 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

521 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

611 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

479 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

636 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

175 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

515 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students91%
Students with disabilities100%
General population91%

Chemistry

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students92%
Students with disabilities58%
General population95%

English

All Students97%
Students with disabilities86%
General population98%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students99%
Students with disabilities100%
General population99%

Global History and Geography

All Students88%
Students with disabilities63%
General population92%

Integrated Algebra

All Students87%
Students with disabilities60%
General population94%

Italian

All Students95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students95%
Students with disabilities81%
General population97%

Physics

All Students73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students96%
Students with disabilities90%
General population96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 51%
Hispanic 7% 21%
Black 6% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 4%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 84%N/A76%
Female 89%N/A79%
Male 78%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 100%N/A81%
Hispanic or Latino 62%N/A59%
White 85%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 64%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 85%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 68%N/A56%
General-Education students 86%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 10%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 13%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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2012 Rt 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Phone: (845) 897-6700

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