John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Public 9-12

 200 Washington Avenue
       Iselin, NJ  08830


(732) 602-8650

District: Woodbridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,039 Help


Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School:

Elementary:    Indiana Avenue Elementary School
    Kennedy Park Elementary School
    Robert Mascenik Elementary School
Middle:    Iselin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  1,371

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
46.0%
Hispanic:
28.6%
White:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Compare Details John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Woodbridge Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.71. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (46%), Hispanic (28.6%), White (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 12, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Woodbridge Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is $8,039, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Woodbridge Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy Memorial High School 162nd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

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Woodbridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbridge Township School District 383rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

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Rank History for all students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.10 159th 343 53.6%
2004 68.45 124th 348 64.4%
2005 65.57 147th 351 58.1%
2006 69.68 123rd 357 65.5%
2007 66.95 144th 361 60.1%
2008 76.42 82nd 359 77.2%
2009 70.28 127th 370 65.7%
2010 78.76 63rd 371 83.0%
2011 77.70 66th 378 82.5%
2012 70.26 133rd 388 65.7%
2013 71.35 121st 396 69.4%
2014 67.41 151st 411 63.3%
2015 39.16 214th 406 47.3%
2016 27.31 306th 409 25.2%
2017 42.78 201st 411 51.1%
2018 52.65 147th 415 64.6%
2019 48.10 175th 416 57.9%
2021 53.74 133rd 405 67.2%
2022 44.19 180th 415 56.6%
2023 48.71 162nd 422 61.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 55th 146 62.3%
2019 85.46 13th 138 90.6%
2021 68.06 16th 101 84.2%
2022 27.93 106th 137 22.6%
2023 44.63 68th 161 57.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.30 245th 355 31.0%
2019 49.46 139th 349 60.2%
2021 13.95 328th 333 1.5%
2022 29.76 241st 344 29.9%
2023 28.51 230th 339 32.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.25 93rd 345 73.0%
2019 51.49 117th 347 66.3%
2021 56.84 77th 326 76.4%
2022 42.75 145th 324 55.2%
2023 40.21 170th 344 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.05 165th 403 59.1%
2019 50.36 172nd 408 57.8%
2021 64.60 97th 402 75.9%
2022 53.63 131st 414 68.4%
2023 48.44 154th 416 63.0%
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Rank History for Male students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.83 154th 405 62.0%
2019 36.20 224th 407 45.0%
2021 43.65 186th 402 53.7%
2022 36.60 207th 410 49.5%
2023 41.00 186th 414 55.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.11 130th 198 34.3%
2019 16.75 170th 191 11.0%
2021 34.71 117th 165 29.1%
2022 37.76 111th 175 36.6%
2023 21.97 133rd 172 22.7%
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Rank History for African American students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.75 78th 266 70.7%
2019 33.30 162nd 254 36.2%
2021 32.52 169th 247 31.6%
2022 34.73 159th 256 37.9%
2023 36.89 136th 250 45.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 209th 368 43.2%
2019 32.63 238th 364 34.6%
2021 38.42 214th 374 42.8%
2022 28.16 270th 382 29.3%
2023 28.65 270th 385 29.9%
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Rank History for White students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.07 222nd 340 34.7%
2019 20.98 269th 339 20.6%
2021 47.44 120th 336 64.3%
2022 14.80 303rd 335 9.6%
2023 33.05 195th 335 41.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Open Quote This school is the wost school I ever been in. It don’t even deserve one star. nobody cares about you in this school and the teachers doesn’t want to help you except like 2 teachers This school is the wost school I ever been in. It don’t even deserve one star. nobody cares about you in this school and the teachers doesn’t want to help you except like 2 teachers thank you mr. Rotella And mr. Kirk you are the only teachers that care and help. The guidance counselor is trash. Child study team is disgusting. This school is the worst that I sometimes think of hurtin my self but I don’t think about now . Nobody helps you with hard work like ASL class they let you do everything on your own even though you don’t understand. for example in asl i did not no how to sign and I did not understand a test in the class and the teachers yes 2 teachers you think you get more help but you don’t. didn’t even gave us a study Gude or help the people that did not understand. You got to do everything on your own even though you don’t understand it. And the students here on mean and rude and you don’t hardly make any friends. If you do make any friends they don’t care about you. For example you do so much for them but they don’t do nothing for you. And the the school it self is gross and very dirty they don’t even clean the floors or wipe the cafeteria tables there was a leak in the cafeteria a sewage leak that smelled and they didn’t even clean up the sewage water for a whole mouth and it smelled for a whole month while we was eating. Instead of putting us in a different room to eat. The cafeteria food was absolutely disgusting and gross and they don’t give you a lot of food they give you a spoon full of food and there was hair in the food and the milk Is always spoiled. I Told the cafeteria ladies that there was a piece of hair in my food but they said to pick it out and keep it and eat it instead of giving me a fresh new plate of food. my parents are paying $4.00 Every month for this food. And even if we do express our feelings about this school we would get in trouble for it and go to detention. so that being said I am begging you to not go to this school and if you do go to this school you are going to go crazy and lose your mind and be sad and depressed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 873 36 54 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
1989 771 37 65 36 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1990 666 36 72 34 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1991 641 30 75 36 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1992 556 35 63 26 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1993 553 42 77 27 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1994 555 45 89 40 2 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 566 79 140 62 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1996 566 79 140 62 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1998 536 71 165 67 8 n/a n/a 0 847
1999 542 72 165 72 7 n/a n/a 0 858
2000 497 62 187 77 7 n/a n/a -1 829
2001 589 75 187 80 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2002 535 86 251 87 2 n/a n/a 0 961
2003 535 86 251 87 2 n/a n/a 0 961
2004 537 110 288 101 2 n/a n/a 0 1038
2005 524 124 306 95 2 n/a n/a 0 1051
2006 534 124 338 107 2 n/a n/a 0 1105
2007 525 124 380 98 0 n/a n/a 0 1127
2008 517 123 407 151 0 n/a n/a 0 1198
2009 505 128 420 180 2 0 0 0 1235
2010 504 136 418 218 2 0 0 0 1278
2011 510 153 431 257 2 1 1 0 1355
2012 496 152 450 280 2 0 0 0 1380
2013 457 159 477 311 1 1 2 0 1408
2014 429 151 480 306 1 0 4 0 1371
2015 388 139 512 301 1 0 3 0 1344
2016 359 133 499 330 1 0 6 0 1328
2017 348 119 535 317 0 0 10 0 1329
2018 314 124 564 336 0 0 9 0 1347
2019 275 118 588 329 0 0 14 0 1324
2020 247 110 630 320 0 0 15 0 1322
2021 228 97 635 345 0 0 15 0 1320
2022 239 103 626 355 0 0 14 1 1338
2023 229 106 630 392 0 0 13 1 1371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1011 90.0 11.2 n/a
1989 909 86.0 10.5 n/a
1990 808 84.0 9.6 1.4
1991 782 69.0 11.3 1.7
1992 680 60.0 11.3 1.5
1993 700 55.9 12.5 3.3
1994 731 59.4 12.3 5.5
1995 847 70.2 12.1 5.5
1996 847 70.2 12.1 5.5
1998 847 76.2 11.1 10.7
1999 858 80.8 10.6 11.5
2000 829 76.6 10.8 22
2001 931 77.6 12.0 13.6
2002 961 82.8 11.6 12.6
2003 961 82.8 11.6 12.6
2004 1038 86.8 12.0 15.1
2005 1051 83.4 12.6 n/a
2006 1105 86.4 12.8 17.6
2007 1127 86.8 13.0 15.3
2008 1198 75.0 16.0 18.4
2009 1235 88.7 11.9 22.9
2010 1278 90.0 14.2 30.1
2011 1355 93.8 14.4 33.4
2012 1380 112.6 12.2 33.3
2013 1408 113.5 12.4 33.6
2014 1371 117.5 11.6 40.2
2015 1344 115.0 11.6 40.3
2016 1328 110.0 12.0 42.5
2017 1329 108.5 12.2 41.5
2018 1347 110.0 12.2 41.9
2019 1324 106.0 12.4 42.5
2020 1322 110.0 12.0 44
2021 1320 114.0 11.5 41.4
2022 1338 115.0 11.6 30.7
2023 1371 114.0 12.0 38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1011 90.0 11.2 n/a
1989 909 86.0 10.5 n/a
1990 808 84.0 9.6 1.4
1991 782 69.0 11.3 1.7
1992 680 60.0 11.3 1.5
1993 700 55.9 12.5 3.3
1994 731 59.4 12.3 5.5
1995 847 70.2 12.1 5.5
1996 847 70.2 12.1 5.5
1998 847 76.2 11.1 10.7
1999 858 80.8 10.6 11.5
2000 829 76.6 10.8 22
2001 931 77.6 12.0 13.6
2002 961 82.8 11.6 12.6
2003 961 82.8 11.6 12.6
2004 1038 86.8 12.0 15.1
2005 1051 83.4 12.6 n/a
2006 1105 86.4 12.8 17.6
2007 1127 86.8 13.0 15.3
2008 1198 75.0 16.0 18.4
2009 1235 88.7 11.9 22.9
2010 1278 90.0 14.2 30.1
2011 1355 93.8 14.4 33.4
2012 1380 112.6 12.2 33.3
2013 1408 113.5 12.4 33.6
2014 1371 117.5 11.6 40.2
2015 1344 115.0 11.6 40.3
2016 1328 110.0 12.0 42.5
2017 1329 108.5 12.2 41.5
2018 1347 110.0 12.2 41.9
2019 1324 106.0 12.4 42.5
2020 1322 110.0 12.0 44
2021 1320 114.0 11.5 41.4
2022 1338 115.0 11.6 30.7
2023 1371 114.0 12.0 38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,039

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 416 High schoolsRanks 162nd of 422 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Memorial High School)60.441.7
 18.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)5134.7
 16.3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (John F. Kennedy Memorial High School)39.238.3
 0.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Woodbridge Township School District)23.720.3
 3.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (John F. Kennedy Memorial High School)88.990.5
 1.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (Woodbridge Township School District)65.253.7
 11.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (John F. Kennedy Memorial High School)38.137.5
 0.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Woodbridge Township School District)48.136.7
 11.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (John F. Kennedy Memorial High School)28.590.5
 62%
   End of Course Geometry (Woodbridge Township School District)24.462.5
 38.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13241371
 3.5%
African American118106
 10.2%
American Indian00
Asian588630
 7.1%
Hispanic329392
 19.1%
Pacific Islander00
White275229
 16.7%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%38.1%
 4.4%


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Students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School are 46% Asian, 29% Hispanic, 17% White, 8% African American.

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks 162nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Indiana Avenue Elementary School
Elementary : Kennedy Park Elementary School
Elementary : Robert Mascenik Elementary School
Middle : Iselin Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,371 students attended John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.


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