John Jay High School is a public high school located in Lewisboro, New York. It is the only high school in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. The school, which opened in 1956, is named after John Jay, a Founding Father of the United States, and first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who lived nearby.
Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, John Jay High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Jay 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 High School's student population of 912 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
912 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
John Jay High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Jay High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
75%
39%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Jay High School's ranking?
John Jay High School is ranked #85 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Jay High School often compared to?
John Jay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Lane High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Jay High School?
The graduation rate of John Jay High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Jay High School?
912 students attend John Jay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of John Jay High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Jay High School?
John Jay High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Jay High School offer ?
John Jay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Jay High School part of?
John Jay High School is part of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District.
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