How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chaplain Charles Watters School | James J Ferris High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JERSEY CITY, NJ | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,364 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.0% | 56.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chaplain Charles Watters School | James J Ferris High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,533 | $32,533 |
| District | Jersey City Public Schools | Jersey City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chaplain Charles Watters School | James J Ferris High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.8% | 11.1% |
| African American | 41.8% | 21.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.2% | 55.2% |
| Asian | 7.8% | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chaplain Charles Watters School | James J Ferris High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 586:1 | 227.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.5% | 18.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.