John F. Kennedy High School

www.khswtby.org/

1,297 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School, located on Highland Avenue in Waterbury, Connecticut, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Waterbury Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, JFK High School emphasizes the importance of holistic development through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. These offerings provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, cultivate talents, and build lasting connections within the school community. With a focus on preparing students to become informed and active citizens, the school strives to maintain a supportive culture that honors the legacy of its namesake while addressing the evolving needs of 21st-century learners.

1,297

Total Students

90.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	789
Black	289
Asian	19
Two or More	29
American Indian	14

Hispanic
789 (60.8 %)
Black
289 (22.3 %)
White
157 (12.1 %)
Two or More
29 (2.2 %)
Asian
19 (1.5 %)
American Indian
14 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterbury School District
Phone:	(203)574-8153
Website:	http://www.khswtby.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 417

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 296

Grade 12 222