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John F. Kennedy High School
High School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
61-127 PREAKNESS AVENUE, Paterson, NJ 07502
- Math 2% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Kennedy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paterson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,649
Median home value
$347,200
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Newcomers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #37 of 43
- District spending per student
- $27,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F. Kennedy High School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy High School
John F. Kennedy High School is a public high school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 1,794 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,425 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy High School
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School serve?
John F. Kennedy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,794 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F. Kennedy High School rank in NJ?
John F. Kennedy High School ranks #2,425 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John F. Kennedy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F. Kennedy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy High School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is John F. Kennedy High School a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy High School a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy High School?
48.0% of students at John F. Kennedy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.8%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07502)
- 17,488
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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