James J Ferris High School

35 Colgate St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, James J Ferris High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James J Ferris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

James J Ferris High School's student population of 1,348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

James J Ferris High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James J Ferris High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2013 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James J Ferris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James J Ferris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James J Ferris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
56%
33%
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Black
24%
15%
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White
11%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of James J Ferris High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of James J Ferris High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James J Ferris High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James J Ferris High School's ranking?
James J Ferris High School is ranked #2013 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James J Ferris High School often compared to?
James J Ferris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William L Dickinson High School, Henry Snyder High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of James J Ferris High School?
The graduation rate of James J Ferris High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend James J Ferris High School?
1,348 students attend James J Ferris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of James J Ferris High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James J Ferris High School?
James J Ferris High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James J Ferris High School offer ?
James J Ferris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James J Ferris High School part of?
James J Ferris High School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is James J Ferris High School located?
James J Ferris High School is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Jersey City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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