John F Kennedy High School (Closed 2012)
John F Kennedy High School served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%) for the 2010-11 school year.
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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,058 students
Total Classroom Teachers
201 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
31%
Black
30%
15%
White
7%
41%
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%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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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