Jericho Senior High School

Jericho Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
99 Cedar Swamp Rd,  Jericho, NY
Jericho Union Free School District
4.1
3.7
1,247 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Ms. Joan Rosenberg
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1420
Math
730
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
76.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
201:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
67.2%
White
25.2%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
2.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Public HS in New York
#10 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#13 Best College Prep Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 363 Students
Cornell University 310 Students
Boston University 264 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 215 Students
Stony Brook University 204 Students
Columbia University 194 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 156 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 154 Students
University of Pennsylvania 145 Students
Northeastern University 138 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 177 Students
Biology 169 Students
Computer Science 110 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Finance 80 Students
Economics 75 Students
Political Science and Government 53 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Pre-Law Studies 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 172 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/18/2025
Living in Jericho is a peaceful experience, school here is great, safe and has a supportive environment.
5.0 Junior
7/11/2024
The environment is very supportive. Students are hard working and the teachers inspire students. I've had great experiences working with teachers, making friends, and involvement in clubs.
4.0 Senior
6/29/2024
Affluent student body with loud parents. Teachers and administrators go above and beyond to support the students. Many AP classes, good school spirit.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 11 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/11/2024
The district's reputation has progressed from excellent to best. Most reviews reflect parents who value academics. A select few expect the schools to raise their children. If you're one of those parents, then this school is not for you. The district has veered off course slightly with some mandated...
1.0 parent
9/7/2023
Been in this district for 10+ years and the past 2 have been horrible. New principles in multiple school placed by the Superintendent and the BOE are also placed by the Teachers Union and Superintendent so there is no checks and balances. It's profiling, discrimination and bullying at it's finest.
1.0 parent
1/5/2021
This school’s reputation for being one of the “best” schools in the nation is a bit of smoke and mirrors. The majority of the students go to outside tutoring institutions after school and in the summer, learning curriculums before they are taught at the school. Test scores are not necessarily repres...
5.0 other
8/18/2020
Choosing this school district for my 2 sons is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My kids are happy, successful and is surrounded by a group of kids who share similar goals.

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Jericho Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jericho, NY, in the Jericho neighborhood, and is served by the Jericho Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,247 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 99% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Jericho Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1420 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,293,625. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westbury High School, Hicksville High School, Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School, and more. Learn more about what Jericho has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jericho Senior High School.

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