School Overview
James J. Ferris High School, located on Colgate Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a historic public secondary school serving a diverse student population. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to academic development and community engagement within an urban setting. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, often emphasizing the importance of school spirit and local identity as one of the city’s established educational anchors.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ferris High School provides various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services intended to foster student growth and well-being. The school’s location near downtown Jersey City places it in a vibrant, evolving neighborhood, which influences its culture and the opportunities available to its student body. By focusing on academic performance, technological integration, and civic responsibility, Ferris High School strives to provide an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students while preparing them to be successful citizens in an increasingly globalized society.
1,348
Total Students
91.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James J Ferris High School
Demographic Student Count
White140
Hispanic750
Black324
Asian113
Two or More12
American Indian3
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    750 (55.7 %)
  • Black
    324 (24.1 %)
  • White
    140 (10.4 %)
  • Asian
    113 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jersey City Public Schools
Phone: (201)915-6660
Website: http://jfhs.jcboe.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 91.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 936
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Grade 9 385
Grade 10 302
Grade 11 299
Grade 12 311
Ungraded 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James J Ferris High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9385
Grade 10302
Grade 11299
Grade 12311
Ungraded51
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James J Ferris High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female67149.8%
Male67650.1%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)