John Adams High School is a public high school in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, United States. Planning for the school began in 1927 and classes commenced in September 1930.
Serving 2,431 students in grades 9-12, John Adams High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Adams High School's student population of 2,431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
John Adams High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3088 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
23%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams High School's ranking?
John Adams High School is ranked #3088 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Adams High School often compared to?
John Adams High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Adams High School?
The graduation rate of John Adams High School is 87%, which is equal to the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Adams High School?
2,431 students attend John Adams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of John Adams High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams High School?
John Adams High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Adams High School offer ?
John Adams High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Adams High School part of?
John Adams High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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