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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.


Overview

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 Students
2,489
Attendance Rate
80%
Suspensions
228
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
21.3
Free Lunch
598
Reduced Lunch
47
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
8
Other Full Time Professional Staff
15
Full Time Teachers
134
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
1
Other Part Time Professional Staff
1

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
No
2006
Limited English Proficient
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
346
 
33.2%
English
2006
661
 
57.9%
French
2006
31
 
90.3%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
693
 
51.1%
Living Environment
2006
471
 
56.3%
Math A
2006
825
 
53.3%
Math B
2006
127
 
47.2%
Chemistry
2006
135
 
38.5%
Physics
2006
61
 
83.6%
Spanish
2006
141
 
96.5%
US History and Govt
2006
541
 
73.6%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
339
199 (58%)
37 (10%)
11
2006
General Education
333
198 (59%)
37 (11%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
6
1 (16%)
0 (0%)
11
2006
All Students
268
100 (37%)
0 (0%)
9
2005
General Education
261
98 (37%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
7
2 (28%)
0 (0%)
9
2005
All Students
279
38 (13%)
0 (0%)
11
2004
General Education
273
38 (13%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
6
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
11
2004
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

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0.37 miles
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