Plainview ???Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is a four-year coeducational public high school located on Kennedy Drive in Plainview, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is the only high school in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.
Serving 1,720 students in grades 9-12, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Plainview-Old Bethpage/JFK High School encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 8.2 square miles in Plainview, NY. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's student population of 1,720 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,720 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
School Rankings
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Plainview Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's ranking?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is ranked #124 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School often compared to?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syosset Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
The graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
1,720 students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offer ?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School part of?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is part of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.
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