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Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson

South Ozone Park, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

747 tested · 91% of students

39% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 42% did.

  • Level 414%
  • Level 325%
  • Level 228%
  • Level 133%

Math

777 tested · 95% of students

43% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 43% did.

  • Level 411%
  • Level 331%
  • Level 223%
  • Level 133%

Science

227 tested · 88% of students

Not reported. In 2023–24, 34% did.

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled789810
Sexual offense30
Weapons possession31
Harassment, bullying, discrimination74135
Cyberbullying1212
False alarm01
Drugs15
Other threats610

None reported: Homicide, assault, bomb threat, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate89%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers87%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Virgil I. Grissom (J.H.S. 226)

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

136

Seats

238

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

29

Seats

56

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS CORP.BORO TRANSIT, INC.GRANDPA'S BUS CO., INC.LITTLE LINDA BUS CO.,INC.LOGAN BUS COMPANY INC.LORINDA ENTERPRISES, LTD.NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESPRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

808 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino27.2%
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White2.6%
x
Black or African American26.9%
x
Asian22.9%
x
Two or More Races1.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native17.5%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.7%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses9

ELA (Middle School Honors), Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC,

Arts20

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Band,

Clubs and Activities13

Book Club, Cooking, Dance, Debate,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360012301995

District
New York City Geographic District #27
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
808 students
Teachers (FTE)
58.7

Sources