Robert F. Kennedy Community High School is a community public high school, residing in District 25 of the neighborhood of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens, NY. According to the New York City Board of Education, there are currently 731 students in enrollment. Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the school in 1997.
Serving 564 students in grades 9-12, Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Robert F Kennedy Community High School's student population of 564 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Rankings
Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert F Kennedy Community High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F Kennedy Community High School's ranking?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School is ranked #1853 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
The graduation rate of Robert F Kennedy Community High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
564 students attend Robert F Kennedy Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Robert F Kennedy Community High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert F Kennedy Community High School offer ?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert F Kennedy Community High School part of?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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