John F. Kennedy High School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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(offers virtual instruction)




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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
1,216 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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