Below Average
#4047 of 4,742 schools in NY
John F Kennedy JR School
High School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
57-12 94TH ST, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Elmhurst. Learn more
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
4.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
4.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,047 of 4,742
In Elmhurst
#16 of 16
public schools
In district
#21 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About John F Kennedy JR School
John F Kennedy JR School is a public high school in Elmhurst, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. John F Kennedy JR School serves approximately 520 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. John F Kennedy JR School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,047 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 3.6
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, John F Kennedy JR School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
61% of students at John F Kennedy JR School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How John F Kennedy JR School Compares
See how John F Kennedy JR School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
57-12 94TH ST, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John F Kennedy JR School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Elmhurst, see our Elmhurst schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11373 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,470
Median Home Value
$683,200
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
Population
99,433
College Educated
29.6%
Homeownership
27.7%
Avg Commute
42.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
38.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HORNELL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Hornell, NY | 4.3 |
| NEWARK VALLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Newark Valley, NY | 4.3 |
| SOUTH SENECA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Ovid, NY | 4.3 |
| ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Buffalo, NY | 4.3 |
| WELLSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL Wellsville, NY | 4.3 |
| ACADEMY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Far Rockaway, NY | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy JR School
What grades does John F Kennedy JR School serve?
John F Kennedy JR School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy JR School?
John F Kennedy JR School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy JR School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy JR School is 6.5:1. 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 JR School rank in NY?
John F Kennedy JR School ranks #4,047 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John F Kennedy JR School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy JR School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John F Kennedy JR School a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy JR School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy JR School a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy JR School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy JR School?
92.1% of students at John F Kennedy JR 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.0%
- Phone
- (718) 760-1083
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #21 of 58
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