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James J Ferris High School

Jersey City, New Jersey · Grades 9 to 12 · Jersey City Public Schools

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About James J Ferris High School

Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, James J Ferris High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,364 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Jersey City. With about 99.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Hudson County. Jersey City Public Schools runs 39 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 405 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	35 Colgate St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone	(201) 915-6660
School district	Jersey City Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,364
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	99.5
Students per teacher	13.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Hudson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340783002774). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James J Ferris High School serve?

James J Ferris High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend James J Ferris High School?

James J Ferris High School reported 1,364 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,364 students and 99.5 teachers in federal data.

Is James J Ferris High School a public or charter school?

James J Ferris High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James J Ferris High School in?

James J Ferris High School is part of Jersey City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/jersey-city-public-schools/

Where is James J Ferris High School located?

James J Ferris High School is at 35 Colgate St, Jersey City, NJ 07302. The phone number is (201) 915-6660.

How many other schools are near James J Ferris High School?

There are 405 other schools within 5 miles of James J Ferris High School in our directory.