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John F. Kennedy High School

61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,053 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 2,053 students has grown by 254% over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 161% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,053 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2181 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John F. Kennedy High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John F. Kennedy High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #2181 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
2,053 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John F. Kennedy High School part of?
John F. Kennedy High School is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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