JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DEWITT, NY with about 947 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 70 teachers, JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL (J-DHS), located in DeWitt, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor and student achievement. Serving the students of the Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and specialized programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in competitive higher education environments.
Beyond its academic reputation, JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL fosters a well-rounded student experience through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, an acclaimed fine and performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school is characterized by a supportive community culture that encourages civic engagement, personal growth, and inclusivity. With its dedicated faculty and focus on developing critical thinking skills, the school maintains a long-standing tradition of preparing its graduates to become productive and successful members of the global community.
For more information, contact JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL at (315) 445-8340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEWITT, NY 13214-0606
(315) 445-8340
http://www.jamesvilledewitt.org
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DEWITT, NY with about 947 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 947
- Teachers:
- 70.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 947 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Asian
- 8.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.