John F. Kennedy Memorial High School vs. Colonia High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,405 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,354 students in grades 9-12, Colonia 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 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,405 students
1,354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
122 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1210 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1676 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
333
316
Grade 10 Students
360
312
Grade 11 Students
355
375
Grade 12 Students
357
351
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
48%
17%
% Hispanic
28%
27%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
14%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%