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
13:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C-
B+
B-
C+
B-
C+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
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
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Economically disadvantaged
85.6%
Female
54.5%
Black
45.9%
Male
45.5%
Hispanic
38.4%
Limited English proficient
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
White
5.8%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
1.1%
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.
New York University
50 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College
47 Students
CUNY Hunter College
42 Students
Howard University
42 Students
Cornell University
35 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
35 Students
Syracuse University
33 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
31 Students
Pace University
29 Students
Fordham University
27 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
47 Students
Business
44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
38 Students
Pre-Law Studies
29 Students
Political Science and Government
24 Students
Biology
23 Students
Nursing
18 Students
Criminology
18 Students
Finance
13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/27/2022
great school. the academics are great. the environment is positive and the teachers are amazing. they give you great college prep.
7/29/2022
I wouldn't rate my experience high all because of the fact of how the students weren't very valued , challenged and heard by the teachers and admin. I'm a student who was very active in my school life. I was apart of most to all of the programs and I was a huge help. No matter how much I helped , there wasn't much to show for it. What we wanted as students we had to advocate for because if we didn't nothing would be going on in the school.
4/16/2022
Very good student-teachers based community. I have great relationships with my teachers due to the fact that they have always made it so that I can pass a class or excel in any subject, it doesn't matter if they don't teach it. Along with that they have been wonderful support systems, I know that if I'm having a problem I can always talk to a teacher about it. Not only me but other students too and that helps to build an even for comforting and welcoming community.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/6/2026
My daughter did not get the resources for her IEP, instead the teachers FAILED her without reason because they were “unaware of her IEP”. Secondly, my daughter got bullied out of the school due to her being gay. The students don’t each lunch in the cafeteria due to the fights and how unsafe it is. D...
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...
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John Jay School for Law is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 15 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 475 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. John Jay School for Law has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1010. The average home value in this area is $1,787,948. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 53, P.S. 77K, Clara Barton High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Jay School for Law.