Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
50 Kennedy Dr,  Plainview, NY
Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
3.8
2.2
1,604 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. James Murray
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
80.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
195:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
62.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.4%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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School Rankings

#43 Best Public HS in New York
#61 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY 340 Students
Stony Brook University 246 Students
New York University 223 Students
Boston University 197 Students
Cornell University 180 Students
Hofstra University 178 Students
Syracuse University 147 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 142 Students
University of Delaware 140 Students
Northeastern University 137 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 205 Students
Biology 144 Students
Psychology 127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 100 Students
Finance 81 Students
Marketing 77 Students
Computer Science 74 Students
Pre-Law Studies 60 Students
Political Science and Government 59 Students
Nursing 56 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 258 Reviews
4.0 Junior
11/28/2024
I think that Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is a wonderful school. The academic program at this school is something i would definitely want to highlight. I think the teachers are also all for the most part great!
5.0 Senior
8/28/2023
As I approach senior year, at Plainview Old, Bethpage high school I am able to give a good review. Our previous principal, Mr. Murray has retired. He was the best. This high school is very diverse and competitive with our neighbor schools such as Syosset and Jericho. The teachers seem to care at times. We arent known for being the best at sports, but we try.
3.0 Alum
6/29/2023
The food was bad. Some of the teachers were bad, but they tried. The classes weren't too crowded, but there were some disappointing students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
10/8/2024
This school will not support your children, especially if there slow learners or have any sort of difficulty understanding. Your kid will be outcasted by teachers to look stupid. Publicly scolding your children in fromt of class mates, unless your kid is in all ap and was born a scholar run the othe...
3.0 student
9/28/2011
I have an interesting perspective on JFK, as it became my first public school experience starting in 10th grade. This is surely not the best school on Long Island many teachers and staff members are uninspired (some I would even call unprofessional). There is a sense of apathy that seems to run thro...
1.0 student
4/17/2011
This school is appalling. Of it's staff, there are a very select amount who are genuinely concerned with the education of their students. The atmosphere has changed from open and education-oriented to conservative and test-based. Education is no longer about learning at this school, it's about test...
1.0 student
1/31/2011
This school is horrendous. There's a reason the students call it JFK, "jail for kids". The administration and teachers are a joke. I go to an ivy league school and will not give an ounce of credit for my achievements to any person associated with this poor excuse of a school. The teachers only care...

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