W. F. Kaynor Technical High School vs. John F. Kennedy High School
Should I attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School or John F. Kennedy 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
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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
Overview
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).
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).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
789 students
1,326 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
209
493
Grade 10 Students
195
342
Grade 11 Students
190
219
Grade 12 Students
195
272
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
59%
% Black
13%
23%
% White
30%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%