John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 Washington Ave,  Iselin, NJ
Woodbridge Township School District
4.0
4.8
1,398 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Cilento
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
640
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
28
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
74.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
46%
Hispanic
28.6%
White
16.7%
Black
7.7%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 597 Students
Kean University 292 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 288 Students
Montclair State University 284 Students
New York University 220 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 213 Students
The College of New Jersey 199 Students
Middlesex College 170 Students
Seton Hall University 165 Students
Penn State 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 139 Students
Computer Science 117 Students
Biology 113 Students
Psychology 108 Students
Finance 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 49 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 199 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/1/2025
I love my school, but I wish it helped more students focus on academics. I think our class would be a lot stronger academically if there was more emphasis on their academic performance, possibly through more parent involvement.
4.0 Senior
12/28/2024
It's a great school if you are competitive academically, otherwise it is sort of depressing walking around the halls because there is no connection between students and lot of toxic people.
5.0 Senior
9/24/2024
JFK is a very academic school. With the amazing staff looking over the kids, many resources are given to the students from freshman to sophomore year.
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4.8 4 Reviews
4.0 other
6/27/2016
I moved to this country after completing my 9th grade in India. I was incredibly nervous as I was new to the country and didn't have many friends. The guidance counselor (Ms. Martin) was very helpful and took the time to help me strategize on which classes I should take given I only had 3 years of h...
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5.0 parent
9/26/2013
my school is the best< the nurse is very professional and help my daughter with her asthma every time she need it love her
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5.0 student
7/21/2013
This is an absolutely wonderful school, it was an honor to study at this school and i couldn't ask for a better experience.
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5.0 parent
4/11/2013
JFK HIGH SCHOOL, ISELIN NJ is far beyond a great school. " Credit goes to the Teachers, to their dedication in making this school recognized as one of the Best Schools in NJ and of course this all cannot be accomplished without the hard work and efforts of the ***** yes I mean the stars at JFK High...
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John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Iselin, NJ, in the Iselin neighborhood, and is served by the Woodbridge Township School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,398 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $534,587. Discover additional schools in the area, like Linden High School, Woodbridge High School, Woodbridge Magnet School, and more. Learn more about what Iselin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.

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