Serving 316 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School serves an extensive attendance area covering approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with typical travel times of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 12.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 23.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School's student population of 316 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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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 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3842 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
69%
31%
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Black
20%
15%
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White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 87.2%.
How many students attend Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School?
316 students attend Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School?
Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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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