JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL

101-01 ROCKAWAY BLVD
OZONE PARK, NY 11417

www.johnadamsnyc.org

2,400 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Adams High School, located in Ozone Park, Queens, serves a diverse student body as part of the New York City Department of Education. The school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum that emphasizes academic development alongside various extracurricular opportunities. Its location on Rockaway Boulevard places it as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, offering a range of programs designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through sports, clubs, and specialized academic pathways. By focusing on essential skills and graduation requirements, John Adams High School aims to equip its students with the tools necessary to succeed in a competitive urban landscape. It remains a significant fixture in the Ozone Park neighborhood, dedicated to promoting student growth and community involvement.

2,400

Total Students

181.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	988
Black	597
Asian	665
Two or More	18
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
988 (41.2%)
Asian
665 (27.7%)
Black
597 (24.9%)
White
79 (3.3%)
American Indian
52 (2.2%)
Two or More
18 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Phone:	(718)322-0500
Website:	http://www.johnadamsnyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	181.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,925
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 9 643

Grade 10 612

Grade 11 586

Grade 12 549

Ungraded 10