Johnson City High School is a public high school located in Johnson City, New York, a village in Broome County adjacent to Binghamton. It is operated by Johnson City Central School District.
Serving 711 students in grades 9-12, Johnson City Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson City Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Johnson City Senior High School's student population of 711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Motto
Creating Educational Opportunities for All Students in Preparation for Success in an Ever-Changing Community
School Rankings
Johnson City Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson City Senior High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1684 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson City Senior High School's ranking?
Johnson City Senior High School is ranked #1684 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Johnson City Senior High School often compared to?
Johnson City Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Binghamton High School, Maine-endwell Senior High School, Vestal Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Johnson City Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Johnson City Senior High School?
711 students attend Johnson City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Johnson City Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson City Senior High School?
Johnson City Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Johnson City Senior High School offer ?
Johnson City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnson City Senior High School part of?
Johnson City Senior High School is part of Johnson City Central School District.
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