PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the PORT JERVIS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT JERVIS, NY with about 762 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 67 teachers, PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 10 Route 209 in Port Jervis, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Port Jervis City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and college and career readiness. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, advanced placement courses, and various elective opportunities, the high school aims to prepare its students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing global society.
Beyond the classroom, PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, fine and performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and community involvement, helping students develop well-rounded characters. Supported by the district's broader mission, the school works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their high school years and in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (845) 858-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT JERVIS, NY 12771-1395
(845) 858-3100
http://www.pjschools.org
PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PORT JERVIS, NY with about 762 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PORT JERVIS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 762
- Teachers:
- 67.02
- 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 762 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.