At a glance
Reported students
143
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592.5
John F. Kennedy School: 143 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
6.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 156
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.2:1
What the reported data says about John F. Kennedy School
John F. Kennedy School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newark. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Newark Public School District. NCES reports 143 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.5:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (56.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.6%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John F. Kennedy School
- 1How do the reported 6.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic40.6%
- Black56.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newark Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
High · Grades 09–12
155 reported students
Newark School of Fashion & Design
High · Grades 09–12
275 reported students
Newark School of Global Studies
High · Grades 09–12
377 reported students
American History High School
High · Grades 09–12
386 reported students
Bard Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
395 reported students
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
High · Grades 09–12
414 reported students
Public schools near John F. Kennedy School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 541 | 0.2 mi |
| LEAD Charter School High · Charter · LEAD Charter School | 09–12 | 333 | 0.4 mi |
| Bard Early College High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 395 | 0.6 mi |
| Essex Rch High · Office of Education Juvenile Justice Commission | 09–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology High · Essex County Schools of Technology | 09–12 | 1,230 | 0.7 mi |
| Science Park High School High · Newark Public School District | 07–12 | 964 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy School
What grades does John F. Kennedy School serve?
John F. Kennedy School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Newark Public School District.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy School?
John F. Kennedy School reported 143 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 156 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy School?
The calculated ratio is 6.5:1, based on 143 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F. Kennedy School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F. Kennedy School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newark Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F. Kennedy School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John F. Kennedy School in?
John F. Kennedy School is part of Newark Public School District, based in Newark, NJ, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F. Kennedy School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Side High School (0.2 mi), LEAD Charter School (0.4 mi), Bard Early College High School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.