James J Ferris School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,555 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 305th out of 332 high schools in NJ.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Nicole Hazel
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Jersey City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $23,102
- Graduation Rate: 67.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.8
- Enrolled Students: 27,464
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,555
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 101.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 807 (51.9%)
- Females: 748 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 101 (6.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 722 (46.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 823 (52.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 414 | 26.6% |
| Asian | 252 | 16.2% |
| Hispanic | 812 | 52.2% |
| White | 77 | 5.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 558 | 35.9% |
| 10th Grade | 328 | 21.1% |
| 11th Grade | 335 | 21.5% |
| 12th Grade | 258 | 16.6% |
| Ungraded | 76 | 4.9% |
Source: NJ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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