At a glance
Reported students
3,983
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
244.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
James Madison High School: 3,983 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about James Madison High School
James Madison High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 3,983 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.6%) and Asian (19.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James Madison High School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 244.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.6%
- Hispanic16%
- Black9.6%
- Asian19.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #22
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Midwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,657 reported students
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
952 reported students
Brooklyn College Academy
High · Grades 09–12
634 reported students
Origins High School
High · Grades 09–12
479 reported students
Professional Pathways High School
High · Grades 09–12
180 reported students
PS 206 Joseph F Lamb
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,508 reported students
Public schools near James Madison High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 09–12 | 3,503 | 0.9 mi |
| Urban Dove Team Charter School High · Charter · Urban Dove Team Charter School | 10–12 | 289 | 0.9 mi |
| Origins High School High · New York City Geographic District #22 | 09–12 | 479 | 1.3 mi |
| Professional Pathways High School High · New York City Geographic District #22 | 09–12 | 180 | 1.3 mi |
| United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science III High · Charter · United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science III | 09–12 | 283 | 1.3 mi |
| PS 811 Connie Lekas School High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 278 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Madison High School
What grades does James Madison High School serve?
James Madison High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #22.
How many students attend James Madison High School?
James Madison High School reported 3,983 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Madison High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 3,983 students and 244.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Madison High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Madison High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #22 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Madison High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James Madison High School in?
James Madison High School is part of New York City Geographic District #22, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Madison High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edward R Murrow High School (0.9 mi), Urban Dove Team Charter School (0.9 mi), Origins High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.