Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
30%
Black
27%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School is 39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
143 students attend John F Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John F Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 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 11:1, which is equal to the New York 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 New York City Geographic District #10.
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