Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School
Tel:
(212) 391-0041
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School serves 564 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School's student population of 564 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 564 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #873 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 6% | 9% |
Hispanic | 66% | 27% |
Black | 22% | 17% |
White | 4% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 2 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School is Repertory Company High School For Theatre Arts (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Professional Performing Arts High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 212 Midtown West (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Repertory Company High School For Theatre Arts Grades: 9-12 | 242 students
0.1 miles
123 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 382-1875 0.1 9-12 242 - New York P.S. 212 Midtown West Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
0.3 miles
328 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-0208 0.3 PK-5 368 - New York Professional Performing Arts High School Grades: 6-12 | 562 students
0.3 miles
328 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-8652 0.3 6-12 562 - New York Business Of Sports School Grades: 9-12 | 432 students
0.5 miles
439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-2183 0.5 9-12 432
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