School Overview
Jericho Senior High School, located in Jericho, New York, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the United States. Situated in a suburban community on Long Island, the school is consistently ranked at the top of state and national lists for academic excellence, driven by a highly competitive and rigorous curriculum. It offers an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and a wide variety of electives that cater to high-achieving students preparing for elite university admissions.

Beyond its academic reputation, the school is known for fostering a high-pressure, success-oriented environment that emphasizes extracurricular involvement and community service. Students at Jericho benefit from extensive resources, including state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and a strong culture of parental engagement. The school’s athletic programs, arts department, and competitive academic teams—such as its perennial success in science research and debate—reflect its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are highly sought after by top-tier colleges and universities nationwide.
1,258
Total Students
110.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White317
Hispanic43
Black30
Asian845
Two or More18
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • Asian
    845 (67.2 %)
  • White
    317 (25.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    43 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    30 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3 %)
  • 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: JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (516)203-3610
Website: http://www.jerichoschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 110.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 319
Grade 10 300
Grade 11 314
Grade 12 316
Ungraded 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9319
Grade 10300
Grade 11314
Grade 12316
Ungraded9
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female59447.2%
Male66452.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)