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Jamaica High School was a four-year public high school in Jamaica, Queens, New York. It was operated by the New York City Department of Education . Jamaica High School was founded as the Union Free School in 1854, and located within a three-story wooden structure on what is now 161st Street.
Aug 24, 2015 · Jamaica High School, in Queens, was once the largest high school in the United States. For most of its history, it occupied a majestic Georgian Revival building on Gothic Drive,...
Jul 9, 2014 · Jamaica High School. INTERACTIVE TIMELINE: CLICK ON THE ARROW TO THE RIGHT TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL. Credit: Nigel Chiwaya. QUEENS — In 1985, Jamaica High School...
Jamaica High School, perched high on a hill and surrounded by manicured lawns, has a majestic faade and an entrance adorned with Art Deco lamps and gold crown moldings. The building has amenities such as a swimming pool and a football field.
Sep 23, 2020 · Learn about the origins, architecture and notable alumni of Jamaica High School, a historic building in Jamaica Hills, Queens. See photos of the school and its surroundings, and read the lyrics of its school song.
The school has serious bragging rights, but its failing status eventually led to its closure. Jelani Cobb visits his old ...
Jan 22, 2010 · Jan. 22, 2010. INSIDE the high-ceilinged vestibule of the Georgian Revival showplace that is Jamaica High School, a red sign reads, “Eighty percent of success is just showing up.” Alas, the...
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