JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,258 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 317 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Black | 30 |
| Asian | 845 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Asian845 (67.2 %)
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White317 (25.2 %)
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Hispanic43 (3.4 %)
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Black30 (2.4 %)
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Two or More18 (1.4 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 319 |
| Grade 10 | 300 |
| Grade 11 | 314 |
| Grade 12 | 316 |
| Ungraded | 9 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 594 | 47.2% |
| Male | 664 | 52.8% |
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