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James J Ferris High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
35 Colgate St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 · (201) 915-6660 · Part of Jersey City School District
Students
1,364
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
72%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about James J Ferris High School
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 12.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency8%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 47.3%
Location
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35 Colgate St, Jersey City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9347
Grade 10326
Grade 11351
Grade 12340
Enrollment over time
1,210’20
1,292’21
1,348’22
1,345’23
1,364’24
Up 12.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 55%Black 21%Asian 11%White 11%Two or more races 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.