JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL

KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.klschools.org

917 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

917

Total Students

83.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	115
Black	7
Asian	27
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
719 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
115 (12.5 %)
Two or More
48 (5.2 %)
Asian
27 (2.9 %)
Black
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)763-7212
Website:	http://www.klschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 229

Grade 10 238

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 232

Ungraded 9