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John F. Kennedy School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades 9 to 12 · Newark Public School District

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About John F. Kennedy School

Located in Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 143 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Newark. There are about 6.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (22 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County. Families comparing options will find 239 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. Federal data classifies it as a special education school.

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School facts

Address	311 S Tenth St, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone	(973) 733-6788
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	143
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22
Students per teacher	6.5
Charter school	No
School type	Special Education
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002296). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does John F. Kennedy School serve?

John F. Kennedy School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy School?

John F. Kennedy School reported 143 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy School?

About 6.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 143 students and 22 teachers in federal data.

Is John F. Kennedy School a public or charter school?

John F. Kennedy School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is John F. Kennedy School in?

John F. Kennedy School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is John F. Kennedy School located?

John F. Kennedy School is at 311 S Tenth St, Newark, NJ 07103. The phone number is (973) 733-6788.

How many other schools are near John F. Kennedy School?

There are 239 other schools within 5 miles of John F. Kennedy School in our directory.