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John F. Kennedy High School

61-127 Preakness Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502, United States
+1 (973) 321-0500
http://jfk.paterson.k12.nj.us/
1.0
Overall Rating

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John F. Kennedy High School Overview

About This School

John F. Kennedy High School is a public high in Paterson, New Jersey, serving 1,846 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 12% proficiency in ELA and 1% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 138 teachers with an average salary of $91,086 and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 167 students per counselor. Students at the school are 56% male and 44% female. The demographic breakdown includes 70% Hispanic, 15% Black, 8% Asian, and 6% White students.

1,846
Total Students
Grade 9-12
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
138 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts12%
Mathematics1%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Passaic County
Students per Counselor
167:1

John F. Kennedy High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

12%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 27%State Avg: 50%
1%
Mathematics
City Avg: 13%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.1:1
State Avg: 11.2:1
167
Students per Counselor

John F. Kennedy High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
138

Average Teacher Salary

$91,086
City Avg: $87,460
State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Students per Counselor167:1

John F. Kennedy High School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.8%
Male
44.2%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,846 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.74%
Hispanic70.21%
Asian8.34%
Black15.28%
Two or More Races0.43%
Native American0%

John F. Kennedy High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About John F. Kennedy High School

Q: What is John F. Kennedy High School?

A: John F. Kennedy High School is a high public located in Paterson.

Q: How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?

A: John F. Kennedy High School has approximately 1,846 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School is a public high in Paterson, New Jersey, serving 1,846 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 12% proficiency in ELA and 1% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 138 teachers with an average salary of $91,086 and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 167 students per counselor. Students at the school are 56% male and 44% female. The demographic breakdown includes 70% Hispanic, 15% Black, 8% Asian, and 6% White students.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About John F. Kennedy High School - Paterson, NJ

Quick Facts about John F. Kennedy High School
School NameJohn F. Kennedy High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location61-127 Preakness Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502, Paterson, NJ
CountyPassaic County
Phone+1 (973) 321-0500
Total Students1,846
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Full-Time Teachers138
Rating1/10
ELA Proficiency12%
Math Proficiency1%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy High School

What is John F. Kennedy High School?

John F. Kennedy High School is a high public located in Paterson.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?

John F. Kennedy High School has approximately 1,846 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School is 13:1.

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