John Adams High School

John Adams High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10101 Rockaway Blvd,  Ozone Park, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 27
3.6
3.2
2,431 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Daniel Scanlon
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
173
Full Time Teachers
173
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
11.8%
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
159:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
37.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
30.2%
Black
23.6%
White
4.1%
Native American
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
1%

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 228 Students
CUNY Hunter College 219 Students
CUNY Queens College 181 Students
St. John's University - New York 172 Students
Stony Brook University 162 Students
CUNY York College 125 Students
CUNY City College of New York 120 Students
Pace University 115 Students
Columbia University 113 Students
Adelphi University 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 108 Students
Biology 107 Students
Business 102 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 76 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Criminology 55 Students
Finance 40 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 257 Reviews
5.0
7/16/2025
The staff, for example, the teachers, counselors, and administrators. They are ALL amazing. They really are there for each kid even though the school is populated. Without them I wouldn't of graduated. I applaud them for their amazing work and the teachers are dedicated to their jobs. Everyone there is amazing and I 10000% recommend it.
4.0 Senior
2/27/2025
John Adams has a lot of programs to offer a first year student. A ton of a diversity. has a lot of academic opportunities and sports opportunities. offers a lot of help with your tutoring after school, tutoring and activities and tons of clubs. And offer a lot of college help. A lot of opportunity to make friends.
3.0 Senior
10/31/2024
Overall in John Adams it was definitely an experience that you will not forget. With the sports and teachers and classmates who soon become your friends or family, is what made it special. Yes people say that my school is bad, but if you stay out of trouble, and just try to get along in a way it can help. That doesn't mean let people walk all over you but more address those situations is the best of ways. Sports is definitely one of the best things that I have done in my three years of high school, it taught me a lot, and everyone I played with has became my family, and I will truly miss them after I graduate.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
4/1/2024
Well the Board of Education gave it a D. Expect more, don't settle for a one star rated school or anything.
1.0 parent
1/20/2021
As a soon to be former student this this school is terrible, I applied for early gradation and upon that I was given a lot of work to complete by a certain time. The new work and the regular school work caused me to have many sleepless nights and break downs, but I completed my work with the promise...
5.0 other
12/14/2019
Best school on south queens. It prepares you for college.
4.0 other
12/21/2018
I would rate my experience at this school good because it offers a variety of programs. Some benefits may include tutoring classes, global kids after school programs, and fusion club.

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John Adams High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ozone Park, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 27 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,431 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. John Adams High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $733,609. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richmond Hill High School, Epic High School - South, Epic High School North, and more. Learn more about what Ozone Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Adams High School.

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