John Jay Senior High School is a public high school on State Route 52 in the town of East Fishkill, New York. The school teaches grades 9 through 12. Students from Van Wyck Junior High School who have successfully completed the 8th grade continue to the 9th grade at John Jay.
Serving 1,819 students in grades 9-12, John Jay Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Jay Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Jay Senior High School's student population of 1,819 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Blue, Navy Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Mascot
Bluebirds
School Rankings
John Jay Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Jay Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bluebirds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Jay Senior High School's ranking?
John Jay Senior High School is ranked #229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Jay Senior High School often compared to?
John Jay Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy C Ketcham Senior High School, Arlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Jay Senior High School?
The graduation rate of John Jay Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Jay Senior High School?
1,819 students attend John Jay Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of John Jay Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Jay Senior High School?
John Jay Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Jay Senior High School offer ?
John Jay Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Jay Senior High School part of?
John Jay Senior High School is part of Wappingers Central School District.
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