The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School for International Careers, located at 120 West 46th Street in the Times Square neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was established in the 1970s in Lower Manhattan as an all-girls annex to Murry Bergtraum High School.
Serving 292 students in grades 9-12, Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School's student population of 292 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
We envision our students graduating well prepared for both the business and educational communities.
School Rankings
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3842 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
66%
30%
Black
22%
15%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School's ranking?
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School is ranked #3842 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School?
The graduation rate of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School?
292 students attend Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School?
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School offer ?
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School part of?
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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