John F. Kennedy High School
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School is a public school located in Waterbury, Connecticut. It is a school in Waterbury School District district.
According to the Connecticut state assessment result, 10% of students are proficient in Math learning and 25% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,269 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 92 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,269 students are attending John F. Kennedy High School. By gender, there are 663 and 606 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
John F. Kennedy High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 71 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17 | 4 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 17 | 4 | 13 |
| White | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Total | 71 | 23 | 48 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 92 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for John F. Kennedy High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 92 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 92 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 254 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 40,937 Households |
| Population | 106,300 |
| Male | 51,905 |
| Female | 56,371 |
| Child Population | 36,420 |
| Total Housing Units | 47,830 Units |
| Average House Value | $130,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $969 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% |
| Average Household Income | $42,401 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
John F. Kennedy High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 128 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 481 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at John F. Kennedy High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 128 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 38 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 58 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 107 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 481 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Waterbury School District
In Waterbury School District, 29 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WATERBURY, Connecticut
9 private schools are serving students in WATERBURY, Connecticut. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.