JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL
JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CROSS RIVER, NY with about 1,059 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 85 teachers, JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 JAY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Cross River, New York, serves as the sole high school for the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top secondary institutions in Westchester County and the state. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and a strong emphasis on the arts and humanities, aimed at preparing students for competitive collegiate environments.
Beyond the classroom, JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL prides itself on a culture of student engagement and community. The school maintains a highly active extracurricular landscape, featuring a competitive interscholastic athletic program, various service-based clubs, and acclaimed music and theater departments. Its setting in the suburban Cross River area provides a supportive environment that emphasizes holistic development, fostering a community where students are encouraged to balance academic rigor with personal growth and civic responsibility.
For more information, contact JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL at (914) 763-7212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CROSS RIVER, NY 10518-1104
(914) 763-7212
http://www.klschools.org
JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CROSS RIVER, NY with about 1,059 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,059
- Teachers:
- 85.72
- 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 1,059 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.