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
14:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C-
B+
B-
C+
B-
C+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.22
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Reading Proficiency
56%
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Math Proficiency
36%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
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Full Time Teachers
33
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Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
510
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Number of AP Courses
4
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AP Pass Rate
0%
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
289:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
54.5%
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Male
45.5%
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Economically disadvantaged
85.6%
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Female
54.5%
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Black
45.9%
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Male
45.5%
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Hispanic
38.4%
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Limited English proficient
9.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
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White
5.8%
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Two or more races
1.6%
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Native American
1.1%
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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.
New York University
50 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College
45 Students
CUNY Hunter College
42 Students
Howard University
40 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
36 Students
Cornell University
33 Students
Syracuse University
32 Students
Pace University
28 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
28 Students
Fordham University
27 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
49 Students
Business
44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
38 Students
Pre-Law Studies
30 Students
Biology
24 Students
Political Science and Government
24 Students
Criminology
20 Students
Nursing
17 Students
Finance
14 Students
Sociology
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/24/2022
Something that I absolutely loved about john jay is how they are always trying to improve and be a better school
4/25/2022
I love it here . The teachers and staff are very helpful. Although school is very stressful, they give me enough support.
5/2/2020
What I like most is the fact that the teachers honestly care about you and will go above and beyond to make sure you succeed.
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 14:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% 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 3.22, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1010. The average home value in this area is $1,795,855. 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.