John F. Kennedy School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/JFK

143 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The John F. Kennedy School, located at 311 S. Tenth St. in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized public educational facility operated by the Newark Board of Education. It is primarily recognized as a magnet or specialized school focused on providing intensive support and instruction for students with diverse learning needs. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes individualized education plans (IEPs) and tailored pedagogical approaches to help students achieve their maximum potential in both academic and social development.

The school serves a vital role within the Newark Public Schools district by offering a structured, supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the unique requirements of its student body. Beyond its core academic curriculum, the John F. Kennedy School focuses on the holistic growth of its students, often integrating therapeutic support, life-skills training, and community-based learning initiatives. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, the school provides a high level of attention and specialized resources that are essential for the personal and academic success of its pupils.

143

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	58
Black	81
Asian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
81 (56.6%)
Hispanic
58 (40.6%)
Asian
2 (1.4%)
White
1 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)733-6788
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/JFK
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 21

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 81