John F Kennedy Jr School serves 514 students in grades 10-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for PS 721Q Queens Occupational Training Center is located in Elmhurst, NY, covering approximately 287.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 15-20 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Jr School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Jr School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
49%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
We Care!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John F Kennedy Jr School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Jr Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queens Transition Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Jr School?
514 students attend John F Kennedy Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John F Kennedy Jr School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Jr School?
John F Kennedy Jr School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Jr School offer ?
John F Kennedy Jr School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy Jr School part of?
John F Kennedy Jr School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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