John F Kennedy High School serves 2,058 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,058 students
Total Classroom Teachers
201 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)26%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
59%
34%
Black
30%
15%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)57%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School is 57%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
2,058 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, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% 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 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy High School offer ?
John F Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John F Kennedy High School part of?
John F Kennedy High School is part of Paterson Public School District.
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