John Adams High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 3,478 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 101-01 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, NY 11417
- Principal or Admin: Grace Zwillenberg
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 3,478
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 181.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,785 (51.3%)
- Females: 1,693 (48.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 26 | 0.7% |
| Black | 946 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 885 | 25.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,254 | 36.1% |
| White | 367 | 10.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 1,263 | 36.3% |
| 10th Grade | 787 | 22.6% |
| 11th Grade | 712 | 20.5% |
| 12th Grade | 431 | 12.4% |
| Ungraded | 285 | 8.2% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
50.0%
District:
49.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
69.0%
District:
65.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
10.0%
District:
6.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
77.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
11.0%
District:
6.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
49.0%
District:
44.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
9.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
3.0%
District:
19.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
7.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
7.0%
District:
5.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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