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#890 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 19% in state

John Adams High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Ozone Park, NY

A New York City Geographic District #27 high school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.

101-01 ROCKAWAY BLVD, Ozone Park, NY 11417

  • Math 88% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency88% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+47.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation20.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism46.6%

Students at John Adams High School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency88%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 88% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (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

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John Adams 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 84Excellent Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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

Median income

$86,330

Median home value

$731,900

Median rent

$1,853/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
20.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·107 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
3 boys'·6 girls'·11 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert H Goddard Hs-comm/techEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.7 mi610Compare →
High School-construction Trades Engineering & ArchitectureEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.8 mi1,051Compare →
Epic High School - NorthEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.1 mi386Compare →
Epic High School-southEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.1 mi412Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #27

Schools in district
63
Rank in district
#6 of 63
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

John Adams High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Adams High School

John Adams High School is a public high school in Ozone Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 2,431 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Adams High School

What grades does John Adams High School serve?

John Adams High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Adams High School?

John Adams High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Adams High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Adams High School rank in NY?

John Adams High School ranks #890 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is John Adams High School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Adams High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 John Adams High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Adams High School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is John Adams High School a charter school?

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

Is John Adams High School a Title I school?

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

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

84.7% of students at John Adams 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
2,431
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
172
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 11417)
30,091
Area average commute
44.6 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 11417; 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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