JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL

KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.klschools.org

912 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Jay High School, located in Cross River, New York, serves as the sole high school for the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top secondary institutions in Westchester County and the state. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and a strong emphasis on the arts and humanities, aimed at preparing students for competitive collegiate environments.

Beyond the classroom, John Jay High School prides itself on a culture of student engagement and community. The school maintains a highly active extracurricular landscape, featuring a competitive interscholastic athletic program, various service-based clubs, and acclaimed music and theater departments. Its setting in the suburban Cross River area provides a supportive environment that emphasizes holistic development, fostering a community where students are encouraged to balance academic rigor with personal growth and civic responsibility.

912

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	687
Hispanic	115
Black	15
Asian	33
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

White
687 (75.5%)
Hispanic
115 (12.6%)
Two or More
58 (6.4%)
Asian
33 (3.6%)
Black
15 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)763-7212
Website:	http://www.klschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	912
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 242

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 221

Grade 12 232

Ungraded 8