School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (00-01)
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Asian
(00-01)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(00-01)n/a
5%
Black
(00-01)78%
27%
White
(00-01)22%
64%
Hawaiian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(00-01)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Alternative?
83 students attend John F. Kennedy Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John F. Kennedy Alternative students are Black, and 22% of students are White.
What school district is John F. Kennedy Alternative part of?
John F. Kennedy Alternative is part of Suffolk City Public Schools.
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