How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James J Ferris High School | Jotham W. Wakeman School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JERSEY CITY, NJ | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 617 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.6% | 39.6% |
| 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 | James J Ferris High School | Jotham W. Wakeman 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 | James J Ferris High School | Jotham W. Wakeman School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.1% | 9.4% |
| African American | 21.2% | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.2% | 31.0% |
| Asian | 11.3% | 46.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 2.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James J Ferris High School | Jotham W. Wakeman School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 227.3:1 | 617:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
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.