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Jamaica High School

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Jamaica High School is located at 167-01 Gothic Drive Jamaica, NY and educates grades 9-12 in Queens County. This public school is ruled and regulated by District #28 whom strives to set high standards of education for its students. The school applies common philosophies set forth by the school community which is to provide students a sound environment for educational excellence that will develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge and values to become contributing members of society. New York educators encourage individual excellence by students of all ages so that they may gain a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and work.

The school serves a diverse, multilingual student population of recent immigrants to the United States. They seek to provide each student with a language-rich learning experience that moves them to a point where they can read, write and communicate effectively in English and their native language. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

The staff of teachers and other officials works closely with parents and the entire community to provide the best education possible for students. And students really excel in this learning environment that affords small class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement which help all students strive for excellence.

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Jamaica High School
New York City District #28
167-01 Gothic Drive
Jamaica, NY 11432
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Large City (City: Large)
718-739-5942 (Phone)
Serving Grades: 9-12
Principal: Walter Acham
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Student Enrollment Information
9th10th11th12thUngraded
Secondary
995778353215148

Additional Student Information
Total Students2,489
Attendance Rate80%
Suspensions228
Year Statistics Were Compiled2005
Student / Teacher Ratio21.3
Free Lunch598
Reduced Lunch47
Student Ethnicities


Student Gender
Staff Information
Full Time Principals1
Full Time Assistant Principals8
Other Full Time Professional Staff15
Full Time Teachers134
Part Time Principals0
Part Time Assistant Principals0
Part Time Teachers1
Other Part Time Professional Staff1
Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions
Sub-Group NameSatisfactorySchool Year
Subject: High School English Language Arts
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoNo2006
Asian Or Pacific IslanderNo2006
Limited English ProficientNo2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Subject: High School Graduation Rate
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
Asian Or Pacific IslanderYes2006
Limited English ProficientYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Subject: High School Math
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
Asian Or Pacific IslanderYes2006
Limited English ProficientNo2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Regents Results
SubjectYear# TestedPercent Passing
Earth Science 2006346
 
33.2%
English2006661
 
57.9%
French200631
 
90.3%
Global Hist & Geography 2006693
 
51.1%
Living Environment 2006471
 
56.3%
Math A 2006825
 
53.3%
Math B 2006127
 
47.2%
Chemistry 2006135
 
38.5%
Physics 200661
 
83.6%
Spanish2006141
 
96.5%
US History and Govt 2006541
 
73.6%
Graduation Information
GroupHigh School GraduatesRegents DiplomasAdvanced Regents DiplomasIEP / Local CertificatesYear
All Students339199 (58%)37 (10%)112006
General Education333198 (59%)37 (11%)02006
Students With Disabilities61 (16%)0 (0%)112006
All Students268100 (37%)0 (0%)92005
General Education26198 (37%)0 (0%)02005
Students With Disabilities72 (28%)0 (0%)92005
All Students27938 (13%)0 (0%)112004
General Education27338 (13%)0 (0%)02004
Students With Disabilities60 (0%)0 (0%)112004
Post Graduation Plans
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State19 (05%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.320 (94%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)
Nearby Public Libraries 
Queens Borough Public Library Jamaica, NY 718-990-86180.37 miles
Williamson Free Public Library Williamson, NY 315-589-20483.10 miles
Floral Park Public Library Floral Park, NY 516-326-63304.87 miles
Elmont Public Library Elmont, NY 516-354-52804.87 miles
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library Valley Stream, NY 516-825-64225.85 miles
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