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#2345 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 49% in state

Jamestown High School

High School · Jamestown City School District · Jamestown, NY

A Jamestown City School District high school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.

350 E 2ND ST, Jamestown, NY 14701

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+48.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation8.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$20,225
Chronic Absenteeism59.2%

Students at Jamestown High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 90% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jamestown High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jamestown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,909

Median home value

$98,400

Median rent

$769/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chautauqua Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–122.1 mi78Compare →
Falconer Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–122.8 mi629Compare →
Southwestern Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.9 mi403Compare →
Frewsburg Junior-senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.67–124.8 mi341Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jamestown City School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$20,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
41.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jamestown High School is listed in JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jamestown High School

Jamestown High School is a public high school in Jamestown, NY, part of Jamestown City School District, serving approximately 1,354 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,345 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jamestown High School

What grades does Jamestown High School serve?

Jamestown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jamestown High School?

Jamestown High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jamestown High School rank in NY?

Jamestown High School ranks #2,345 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jamestown High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jamestown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jamestown High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jamestown High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Jamestown High School a charter school?

No, Jamestown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jamestown High School a Title I school?

No, Jamestown High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jamestown High School?

81.0% of students at Jamestown High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,354
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Chautauqua County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.2%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 14701)
39,207
Area average commute
15.7 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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