JHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON

JHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY with about 911 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, JHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JHS 226, known as the Virgil I. Grissom School, is a public middle school located in the South Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 27. The institution is named in honor of Virgil I. Grissom, one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts, reflecting a historical commitment to academic rigor and ambition.

The school environment at JHS 226 focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. It offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programming designed to support student development, including specialized instruction for diverse learners and English Language Learners. As part of a bustling urban community, the school emphasizes community engagement and fostering a structured learning environment to help students navigate their adolescent years while building a foundation for future success.

For more information, contact JHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON at (718) 843-2260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.