John Adams High School: admissions and school facts
John Adams High School (DBN 27Q480) is a New York City public high school in South Ozone Park, Queens with 7 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 888 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 87% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 7
- Average SAT
- 888
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 87%
- College and career rate
- 57%
- Students
- 2407
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
ScreenedQ10A
Focus: Science & Math, Computer Science & Technology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
57 seats · 33 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q10B
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Law & Government
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
85 seats · 61 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedQ10C
Focus: Health Professions, Science & Math
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
85 seats · 81 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q10D
Focus: Film/Video, Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
85 seats · 51 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q10E
Focus: Business
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
85 seats · 122 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedQ10G
Focus: Teaching
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
25 seats · 27 applicants · 1 per seat
Zoned guaranteeQ10Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
133 seats · 23 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
John Adams High School is proud to offer a globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) program, as well as specialized programs in STEM, Future Educators, and Pre-Medicine. With a graduation rate significantly above the NYC average, our students excel in a rigorous academic environment, with access to over twenty Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses. We have established credit-earning early college partnerships with prestigious institutions like St. JohnâÂÂs University, SUNY Farmingdale, CUNY York College, CUNY Brooklyn, and the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. Our state-of-the-art facilities in career-focused classrooms enhance learning across all Small Learning Communities, featuring new additions such as a courtroom, ZSpace lab, medical training facility, graphic design art room, and a Virtual/Augmented Reality lab. John Adams also offers unique...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (11): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed: Cricket
Clubs: St.Johns Liberty Partnership Tutoring, Emerge video game club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Library Club, Northwell Health Clinic Art Group, Global Kids, Student Government and Prom committee, Mural Club, Weight Room, Drama Club/Musical Production, Science Olympiad, Equity Club, Guitar Club, Moot Court Mock Trial, Debate Club, National Honor Society, Gardening/Recycling Club, Robotics, Yearbook, Spardance, Creative writing
Students
- Girls
- 49%
- English language learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Economic need index
- 79%
- Asian
- 28%
- Black
- 28%
- Hispanic
- 40%
- White
- 3%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 64%
- Family and community ties
- 79%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 101-01 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11417
- Neighborhood
- South Ozone Park
- Subway
- A to 104th St-Oxford Av
- Bus
- Q11, Q112, Q21, Q37, Q41, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q7, QM15
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:29 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into John Adams High School?
John Adams High School admits students through: Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is John Adams High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at John Adams High School?
The average SAT was 888 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at John Adams High School?
87% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 57% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is John Adams High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 101-01 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens. Subway: A to 104th St-Oxford Av. Bus: Q11, Q112, Q21, Q37, Q41, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q7, QM15.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are