John F. Kennedy School serves 143 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
40%
35%
Black
57%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John F. Kennedy School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nj Regional Day School - Newark by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy School?
143 students attend John F. Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John F. Kennedy School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy School?
John F. Kennedy School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy School offer ?
John F. Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy School part of?
John F. Kennedy School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Kennedy School located?
John F. Kennedy School is located in the Fairmount neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Fairmount.
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