John F. Kennedy High School vs. W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Should you attend John F. Kennedy High School or W. F. Kaynor Technical High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,297 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,297 students
791 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#871 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#714 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
87%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
417
210
Grade 10 Students
362
211
Grade 11 Students
296
189
Grade 12 Students
222
181
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
61%
48%
% Black
22%
14%
% White
12%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
