School Overview
John Jay Senior High School is a large public high school located in Hopewell Junction, New York, serving as one of the two main high schools within the Wappingers Central School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-oriented electives designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters an active student life, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-run clubs that cater to diverse interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, John Jay Senior High emphasizes the importance of community and student development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to meet the individual needs of a large student body. By utilizing the resources of the Wappingers Central School District, the school provides students with access to robust technology, modern facilities, and various support services, all aimed at cultivating a well-rounded educational experience within a suburban setting.
1,768
Total Students
129.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White1,194
Hispanic365
Black104
Asian78
Two or More27
  • White
    1,194 (67.5%)
  • Hispanic
    365 (20.6%)
  • Black
    104 (5.9%)
  • Asian
    78 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    27 (1.5%)
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: WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)897-6700
Website: http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 129.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 367
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Grade 9 401
Grade 10 450
Grade 11 421
Grade 12 482
Ungraded 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9401
Grade 10450
Grade 11421
Grade 12482
Ungraded14
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female86849.1%
Male90050.9%