John F Kennedy High School (Closed 2015)
John F Kennedy High School served 143 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
72%
27%
Black
27%
17%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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