The Jericho Union Free School District (commonly known as the Jericho School DistrictorJericho UFSD) is an American public school districtinJericho, 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 StatesbyNiche.[1] The Jericho School District's current Superintendent of Schools is Henry L. Grishman.[2]
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.
The Jericho School District's current Superintendent of Schools is Henry L. Grishman. Other administrators of the Jericho Union Free School District include:
Dr. Benjamin Ciuffo, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources[3]
Victor Manuel, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs[4]
Dr. Ivy Sherman, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction[5]
Dr. Joseph Sapienza, Principal of Cantiague Elementary School[6]
Dr. Alex Rivera, Principal of George A. Jackson Elementary School[7]
Joanna Kletter, Prinipal of Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School[8]
As of the 2023–2024 school year, the Jericho School District Board of Education is as follows:
Jill Citron, President (Term expires 2026)
Dr. Divya Balachandar, Vice President (Term expires 2026)
Dr. Christopher Foresto, Trustee (Term expires 2025)
Samuel Perlman, Trustee (Term expires 2024)
Jennifer Vartanov, Trustee (Term expires 2024)
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]
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]
