J F Kennedy High

890 E 11th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2172

383 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

383

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J F Kennedy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	190
Black	131
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Hispanic
190 (49.6 %)
Black
131 (34.2 %)
White
43 (11.2 %)
Two or More
17 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4143
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2172
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 112

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J F Kennedy High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	112
Grade 10	93
Grade 11	98
Grade 12	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J F Kennedy High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	52.2%
Male	183	47.8%

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