John F Kennedy Jr School serves 520 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Jr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John F Kennedy Jr School's student population of 520 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Jr School is 0.70, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John F Kennedy Jr School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Jr Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queens Transition Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Jr School?
520 students attend John F Kennedy Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John F Kennedy Jr School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Jr School?
John F Kennedy Jr School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Jr School offer ?
John F Kennedy Jr School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy Jr School part of?
John F Kennedy Jr School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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