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John F. Kennedy High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12Virtual
422 Highland Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708 · (203) 574-8153 · Part of Waterbury School District
Students
1,391
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about John F. Kennedy High School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 14.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 37.9%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 50.7%
Location
Directions ↗
422 Highland Ave., Waterbury
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9399
Grade 10384
Grade 11319
Grade 12289
Enrollment over time
1,216’20
1,326’21
1,297’22
1,391’23
1,391’24
Up 14.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 63%Black 23%White 10%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.