J F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

J F Kennedy High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston Salem, NC with about 329 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, J F Kennedy High has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J.F. Kennedy High School, located at 890 E 11th Street in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Kennedy is primarily recognized as a non-traditional or alternative learning environment. It is designed to provide students with a supportive, focused atmosphere that helps them overcome academic or personal obstacles, ultimately guiding them toward graduation and post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a structured approach to learning, utilizing smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to better meet the unique needs of its student body. By fostering a close-knit school community, J.F. Kennedy aims to re-engage students who may have struggled in larger, conventional settings. Through its dedicated faculty and targeted resources, the school strives to empower its students to develop the skills, confidence, and academic credits necessary to achieve their educational goals and prepare for their futures.

For more information, contact J F Kennedy High at (336) 703-4143 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.