John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

200 Washington Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School's student population of 1,398 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers

School Rankings

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1261 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35%
36%
43%
49%
23%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
46%
10%
Hispanic
30%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
15%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is ranked #1261 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Memorial High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
1,398 students attend John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Memorial High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School part of?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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