Jericho Union Free School District

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Jericho Union Free School District
Location
Nassau, New York, 11753
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesK–12
SuperintendentHenry L. Grishman
Asst. superintendent(s)Benjamin Ciuffo, Victor Manuel, Ivy Sherman
Schools5
Other information
Website www.jerichoschools.org

The Jericho Union Free School District (commonly known as the Jericho School District or Jericho UFSD) is an American public school district in Jericho, New York. It was founded in 1959 with the completion of Jericho High School. The district contains three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school, serving students in grades K–12. The Jericho School District is regarded as one of top performing school systems in the country, and as of 2024 was ranked the #1 public school district in New York and #6 in the United States by Niche. [1] The Jericho School District's current Superintendent of Schools is Henry L. Grishman. [2]

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Overview

Jericho has long been renowned for its high quality public school system. As of 2024, it was ranked the #1 public school district in New York and #6 in the United States by Niche.

Administration

The Jericho School District's current Superintendent of Schools is Henry L. Grishman. Other administrators of the Jericho Union Free School District include:

Board of Education

As of the 2023–2024 school year, the Jericho School District Board of Education is as follows:

Throughout the year, there are regularly scheduled monthly school board meetings and work sessions. They are open to the public and frequently include presentations on educational activities and initiatives. Executive sessions are also held, which are private, closed meetings. [9]

Budget

For 2012-2013, Jericho Public School district spent a total of US$114,468,464 for a projected number of 3004 students. US$38,105 will be spent per student, which is US$457,264 for a student studying for 12 years from Grade 1 to 12, or US$914,528 for a household with 2 students.

In 2011-2012, Jericho Public School district spent a total of US$111,962,251 for 3026 students of K-12. US$37,000 was spent per student, which is US$444,000 for a student studying for 12 years from Grade 1 to 12, or US$888,000 for a household with 2 students.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jericho Union Free School District". School Rankings. niche.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  2. ↑ "Superintendent - Jericho Union Free School District". www.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  3. ↑ "Human Resources - Jericho Union Free School District". www.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  4. ↑ "Business and Finance - Jericho Union Free School District". www.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  5. ↑ "Academics - Jericho Union Free School District". www.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  6. ↑ "Principal's Corner - Cantiague Elementary School". cantiague.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  7. ↑ "About Us - George A. Jackson Elementary School". jackson.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  8. ↑ "Principal's Message - Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman Elementary School". ratner-seaman.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  9. ↑ "Board of Education - Jericho Union Free School District". www.jerichoschools.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
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