John Jay School for Law: admissions and school facts
John Jay School for Law (DBN 15K462) is a New York City public high school in Park Slope-Gowanus, Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 871 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 86% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 871
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 86%
- College and career rate
- 69%
- Students
- 493
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K22A
Focus: 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.
102 seats · 163 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
As a community of committed learners, John Jay School for Law cultivates a spirit of excellence in our students through rigorous academic and extracurricular activities that prepare them to engage in challenging post-secondary experiences. Designed to provide maximum opportunities for students, our programming allows for enrichment opportunities such as academic tutoring, personalized mentoring, and one-on-one college guidance. Our goal is to help students develop their own voices by teaching them the ability to solve complex problems, think critically, and advocate persuasively for themselves and their communities.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (9): Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Seminar, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed: Double Dutch, Stunt
Students
- Girls
- 52%
- English language learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Economic need index
- 84%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 49%
- Hispanic
- 36%
- White
- 6%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 74%
- Rigorous instruction
- 44%
- Supportive environment
- 41%
- Family and community ties
- 80%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 237 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Neighborhood
- Park Slope-Gowanus
- Subway
- F to 7th Av
- Bus
- B61, B63, B67, B69
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into John Jay School for Law?
John Jay School for Law admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is John Jay School for Law?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at John Jay School for Law?
The average SAT was 871 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 Jay School for Law?
86% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 69% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is John Jay School for Law and how do you get there?
The school is at 237 7 Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: F to 7th Av. Bus: B61, B63, B67, B69.
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