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Orchard View Alternative High School vs. John Jay Senior High School

Should you attend Orchard View Alternative High School or John Jay Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Orchard View Alternative High School
25 Corporate Dr
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
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6/
10
Top 50%
John Jay Senior High School
2012 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Orchard View Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

John Jay Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Orchard View Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,819 students in grades 9-12, John Jay Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
61 students
1,819 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orchard View Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Jay Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchard View Alternative High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Jay Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
134 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orchard View Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Jay Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Alternative High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wappingers Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Jay Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wappingers Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

n/a
#229 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Jay Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 1% in NY)(20-21 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard View Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Jay Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in NY)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard View Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Jay Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard View Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Jay Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
93%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Orchard View Alternative High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John Jay Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wappingers Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orchard View Alternative High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Jay Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
4
450
Grade 10 Students
11
430
Grade 11 Students
22
475
Grade 12 Students
24
446
Ungraded Students
-
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orchard View Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
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% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orchard View Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Jay Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orchard View Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Jay Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchard View Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Jay Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orchard View Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Jay Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orchard View Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Jay Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wappingers Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orchard View Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wappingers Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Jay Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wappingers Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orchard View Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wappingers Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Jay Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wappingers Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchard View Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wappingers Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Jay Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wappingers Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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