School Overview
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.
1,837
Total Students
129.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White1,279
Hispanic340
Black113
Asian80
Two or More25
  • White
    1,279 (69.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    340 (18.5 %)
  • Black
    113 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    80 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (1.4 %)
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: WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)897-6700
Website: http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 129.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 367
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Grade 9 424
Grade 10 483
Grade 11 451
Grade 12 459
Ungraded 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9424
Grade 10483
Grade 11451
Grade 12459
Ungraded20
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female88848.3%
Male94951.7%