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 12:1.
- Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 54%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,058 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 201 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | 29% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 75% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 26% |
| Black | 30% | 16% |
| White | 7% | 46% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate (10-11) | 57% | 86% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paterson Public School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John F Kennedy High School is International High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Don Bosco Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Don Bosco Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paterson Don Bosco Academy Grades: 6-8 | 605 students
0.3 miles
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973)321-0580 0.3 6-8 605 - Paterson International High School Grades: 9-12 | 424 students
0.3 miles
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973)321-2280 0.3 9-12 424 - Paterson School 19 Grades: PK-4 | 556 students
0.4 miles
31 James Street
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973)321-0190 0.4 PK-4 556 - Paterson School 5 Grades: K-6 | 774 students
0.4 miles
430 Totowa Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973)321-0050 0.4 K-6 774 - Paterson School 7 Grades: 5-8 | 255 students
0.4 miles
106 Ramsey Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973)321-0070 0.4 5-8 255
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