School Overview
Jericho Senior High School, located in Jericho, New York, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the United States. Situated in a suburban community on Long Island, the school is consistently ranked at the top of state and national lists for academic excellence, driven by a highly competitive and rigorous curriculum. It offers an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and a wide variety of electives that cater to high-achieving students preparing for elite university admissions.

Beyond its academic reputation, the school is known for fostering a high-pressure, success-oriented environment that emphasizes extracurricular involvement and community service. Students at Jericho benefit from extensive resources, including state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and a strong culture of parental engagement. The school’s athletic programs, arts department, and competitive academic teams—such as its perennial success in science research and debate—reflect its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are highly sought after by top-tier colleges and universities nationwide.
1,260
Total Students
107.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White263
Hispanic44
Black28
Asian900
Two or More22
Pacific Islander3
  • Asian
    900 (71.4%)
  • White
    263 (20.9%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (3.5%)
  • Black
    28 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    22 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (516)203-3610
Website: http://www.jerichoschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 107.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 303
Grade 10 311
Grade 11 332
Grade 12 304
Ungraded 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9303
Grade 10311
Grade 11332
Grade 12304
Ungraded10
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female61248.6%
Male64851.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)