JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in OZONE PARK, NY with about 2,270 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 161 teachers, JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL, located in Ozone Park, Queens, serves a diverse student body as part of the New York City Department of Education. The school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum that emphasizes academic development alongside various extracurricular opportunities. Its location on Rockaway Boulevard places it as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, offering a range of programs designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.
The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through sports, clubs, and specialized academic pathways. By focusing on essential skills and graduation requirements, JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL aims to equip its students with the tools necessary to succeed in a competitive urban landscape. It remains a significant fixture in the Ozone Park neighborhood, dedicated to promoting student growth and community involvement.
For more information, contact JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 322-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OZONE PARK, NY 11417
(718) 322-0500
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OZONE PARK, NY with about 2,270 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
- Total Students:
- 2,270
- Teachers:
- 161.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,270 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.1%
- Asian
- 32.4%
- Black or African American
- 22.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.2%
- White
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.