JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY with about 2,018 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 126 teachers, JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a large public high school located in Hopewell Junction, New York, serving as one of the two main high schools within the Wappingers Central School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-oriented electives designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters an active student life, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-run clubs that cater to diverse interests and talents.
Beyond its academic offerings, John Jay Senior High emphasizes the importance of community and student development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to meet the individual needs of a large student body. By utilizing the resources of the Wappingers Central School District, the school provides students with access to robust technology, modern facilities, and various support services, all aimed at cultivating a well-rounded educational experience within a suburban setting.
For more information, contact JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (845) 897-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533-0038
(845) 897-6700
http://www.wappingersschools.org
JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY with about 2,018 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 2,018
- Teachers:
- 126.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 2,018 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.