Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School's student population of 1,338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
47%
10%
Hispanic
26%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is ranked #564 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Memorial High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
1,338 students attend John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Memorial High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School part of?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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