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James J Ferris High School

35 Colgate St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States

+1 (201) 915-6660

http://jfhs.jcboe.org

1.6

Overall Rating

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James J Ferris High School Overview

About This School

James J Ferris High School is a public high in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 1,364 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 26% proficiency in ELA and 6% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 99 teachers and an average teacher salary of $93,755. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 227 students per counselor. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic breakdown includes 55% Hispanic, 21% Black, 11% White, 11% Asian, and 1% representing two or more races.

1,364

Total Students

Grade 9-12

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

99 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts26%

Mathematics6%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

227:1

James J Ferris High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

26%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

227

Students per Counselor

James J Ferris High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor227:1

James J Ferris High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.57%

Male

47.36%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,364 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White11.07%

Hispanic55.21%

Asian11.29%

Black21.19%

Two or More Races1.03%

Native American0%

James J Ferris High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James J Ferris High School

Q: What is James J Ferris High School?

A: James J Ferris High School is a high public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend James J Ferris High School?

A: James J Ferris High School has approximately 1,364 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James J Ferris High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James J Ferris High School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about James J Ferris High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About James J Ferris High School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about James J Ferris High School
School Name	James J Ferris High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	35 Colgate St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6660
Total Students	1,364
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	99
Rating	1.6/10
ELA Proficiency	26%
Math Proficiency	6%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James J Ferris High School

What is James J Ferris High School?

James J Ferris High School is a high public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend James J Ferris High School?

James J Ferris High School has approximately 1,364 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James J Ferris High School?

The student-teacher ratio at James J Ferris High School is 13:1.

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