James J Ferris High School
School Overview
James J Ferris High School is a public school located in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is a school in Jersey City School District district.
According to the New Jersey state assessment result, 4% of students are proficient in Math learning and 23% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,261 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 125 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,261 students are attending James J Ferris High School. By gender, there are 662 and 599 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 125 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James J Ferris High School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 125 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 125 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 210 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 11 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 3 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 103,225 Households |
| Population | 259,314 |
| Male | 129,888 |
| Female | 132,052 |
| Child Population | 70,760 |
| Total Housing Units | 113,785 Units |
| Average House Value | $373,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,401 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $70,752 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.58% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
James J Ferris High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 157 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 254 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at James J Ferris High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 157 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 134 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 254 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 6 harassment and bullying has been reported at James J Ferris High School. By gender, 2 male students and 4 students were reported. There are 6 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Jersey City Public Schools
In Jersey City Public Schools, 39 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey
17 private schools are serving students in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.