John F. Kennedy High School
John F. Kennedy High School is a very large high in PATERSON, New Jersey, serving grades 09–12 with 2,053 students. The district invests $35,791 per student — 149% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.
Student Body & Demographics at John F. Kennedy High School
Academic Outcomes at John F. Kennedy High School
School Resources & Funding
- Above-average funding — $35,791/student vs $14,347 nationally
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Best suited for families in PATERSON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.