John F. Kennedy High School vs. W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Should I attend John F. Kennedy High School or W. F. Kaynor Technical High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 789 students in grades 9-12, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,326 students
789 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#630 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
493
209
Grade 10 Students
342
195
Grade 11 Students
219
190
Grade 12 Students
272
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
59%
47%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
13%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%