Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 1,326 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#871 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
23%
13%
White
13%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #871 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are John F. Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosby High School, Wilby High School, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 87%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
1,326 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy High School part of?
John F. Kennedy High School is part of Waterbury School District.
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