John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
422 Highland Ave,  Waterbury, CT
Waterbury School District
3.5
3.2
1,391 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Robert A Johnston
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
32.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
240:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
60.8%
Black
22.3%
White
12.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
1.1%

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.
University of Connecticut 227 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 186 Students
Central Connecticut State University 115 Students
University of New Haven 101 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Naugatuck Valley 85 Students
Quinnipiac University 83 Students
University of Hartford 78 Students
Boston University 67 Students
Western Connecticut State University 67 Students
University of Bridgeport 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 74 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Biology 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Business 38 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 18 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 269 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/9/2022
The SOAR program is excellent. It pushes the students to do their best and allows them to get ready for college.
4.0 Senior
6/3/2022
Kennedy was cool and I felt very sage going here. The staff can be worked on a bit but it is still an alright school compared to the other ones.
3.0 Senior
3/13/2021
Honestly the best things about this school is being in the soar program. That's really the best and only reason to be going to Kennedy
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/30/2025
My daughter will be graduating in June 2025 from there i also graduated from there in 2001 it's a wonderful school. They are really great with children who have special needs including medical accommodations for people with anxiety disorders.
4.0 other
12/27/2013
Although talk around the town gives Kennedy a not-so-outstanding reputation, after completing my 4 years at the school, it has become a second home to me. I don't have room to discuss the benefits if attending Kennedy. Just like any school, there are weaknesses that the principal and staff work to i...
5.0 student
7/21/2010
I am currently attenting this school and there is only one word to describe it FANTASTIC. the teachers are great, there are intensive AP courses that have helped me a lot on the way to a great college, and there are special programs for every child. This school sshould be on the top five i think. TH...
4.0 parent
10/30/2007

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John F. Kennedy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waterbury, CT and is served by the Waterbury School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 1,391 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $310,423. Discover additional schools in the area, like Regions Staff Secure Waterbury, Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Enlightenment School, and more. Learn more about what Waterbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy High School.

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