James J Ferris High School
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
339th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 16%▲ Improving
35 COLGATE ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
(201)915-6660NCES ID 340783002774Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James J Ferris High School 339th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 278 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,345 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.0% | 54.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 27.4% | 22.5% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 5.7% | 11.4% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 14.9% | 9.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $892K in zip 07302 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than James J Ferris High School
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ELA 87% ▲58 · Math 62% ▲52Compare - #26County Prep High SchoolHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 0.3 mi away26th of 404
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ELA 99% ▲70 · Math 86% ▲76Compare - #356William L Dickinson High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.6 mi away356th of 404
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ELA 20% ▼9 · Math 10% =Compare - #51Liberty High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.3 mi away51st of 404
ELA 91% ▲62 · Math 52% ▲42Compare - #273Innovation High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.8 mi away273rd of 404
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ELA 21% ▼8 · Math 10% =Compare
What school district is James J Ferris High School in?
James J Ferris High School is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is James J Ferris High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James J Ferris High School 339th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James J Ferris High School?
Hispanic 55%, Black 23%, White 11%, Asian 10% (1,345 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James J Ferris High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07302 is $892K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.