James J Ferris High School, NJ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded Offered
How James J Ferris High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score28
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at James J Ferris High School
1,289Students
100%Low-Income Students
111Teachers
12 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 23% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 22% | 21% | 19% |
| Ungraded | 5% | 9% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 27% | 15% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 14% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 23% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at James J Ferris High School
6%Math Proficiency
27%Reading Proficiency
16%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 18% | 55% | 50% |
| Male | 15% | 47% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 16% | 39% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 24% | 66% | 59% |
| Black | 20% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 20% | 57% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Limited English | 3% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 16% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 12% | 25% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at James J Ferris High School
86%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
87%Limited English
80%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 74% | 69% |
| Black | 82% | 72% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 88% | 79% |
Location Map
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