John Jay School for Law is at 237 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. The school serves children in grades ninth through twelfth in the Park Slope neighborhood. John Jay School of Law aspires to empower students to think critically, write analytically, and speak passionately, with a solid commitment to the ideals of justice and equity. The John Jay School of Law develops all students into productive members of our global society while equipping them with 21st-century skills. Over four years, students take a college prep sequence. John Jay School of Law students will use critical thinking skills such as questioning, investigation, and self-directed learning. They become confident, authentic speakers, persuasive writers, and creative problem solvers. Advanced placement and honors courses are available in math, science, humanities, and computer science. Several clubs and organizations include Board Game Club, Law Writing Center, MBK/MSK, YLC, Student Government, Chess Club, Martial Arts Club, PRY, National Honor Society, Jayhawk Committee, Dance Team, Cheerleading, and more. Students, teachers, and staff participate in community yoga. Each spring, there is a dance concert. For potential athletes, John Hay School for Law is a member of the John Jay Campus athletic department with fall, winter, and spring sports.
John Jay School for Law
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
237 7th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 15
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Oneatha Swinton
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C
B+
B-
B-
B-
B-
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
510
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
289:1
Student Diversity
Female
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Black
51.4%
Hispanic
36.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
White
4.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Brooklyn College
49 Students
New York University
44 Students
CUNY Hunter College
44 Students
Howard University
38 Students
Syracuse University
35 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
35 Students
Cornell University
34 Students
Pace University
30 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
29 Students
Fordham University
27 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
42 Students
Psychology
41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
39 Students
Pre-Law Studies
29 Students
Political Science and Government
23 Students
Biology
22 Students
Nursing
18 Students
Criminology
17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
14 Students
Small Business Management
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/21/2024
My overall experience with John Jay had been well. The students are helpful when trying to find your way around. I connected with my professor for help if needed. They have been helpful throughout the semester. If i don't understand something I was able to email my professor for help and recover feedback in the same timeframe.
11/17/2022
This is a great school. They offer a rigorous academic learning experience and the teachers are so kind. They are very supportive in helping students go to good colleges and they are such a welcoming school.
5/24/2022
Something that I absolutely loved about john jay is how they are always trying to improve and be a better school
GreatSchools Reviews
3/6/2024
John Jay is the worst school you can go to they are chaotic I’m in the school now I’m depressed and miserable never go to this school the students are horrible they make teachers cry teachers don’t know how to teach and the staff are messy that’s school is poor and it nasty it’s not clean go to upst...
3/14/2014
As a former student, I witnessed the chaotic system of the prinicpal at its finest. She was not motivational at all torwards the entire student body, but only to those who had high grades. The workload was decent depending on your teachers but there was little to no help provided. All of the support...
3/13/2014
The Principal is the source of conflict and strife at the school. As a teacher at the school, I have seen how she gets around rules and does not help students to get an education. Her goal is to get students graduated by the fact that they have credits, but whatever those credits mean is not her con...
2/15/2014
It can be very miserable teaching in this school. The administration is not very helpful. If you ask for help or raise a disagreement about a policy, you are called into the office and basically told to start being a team player. The principal constantly talks under her breadth to show her disappoin...
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