JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW

www.johnjaylawhs.org

461 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Jay School for Law (officially known as P.S. 282) is a public elementary school located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is recognized for fostering a collaborative, nurturing environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with a commitment to social-emotional development and the arts.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is known for its active parent community and its focus on creating a diverse, inclusive atmosphere. The facility at 7th Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, often utilizing its urban location to facilitate hands-on learning experiences. By focusing on critical thinking and community responsibility, John Jay School for Law aims to provide a strong foundation for its students as they prepare for the transition to middle school and beyond.

461

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	167
Black	237
Asian	23
Two or More	8
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
237 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
167 (36.2 %)
Asian
23 (5.0 %)
White
19 (4.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Phone:	(718)832-4250
Website:	http://www.johnjaylawhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 94

Ungraded 1