How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John F Kennedy Middle | Waltham Sr High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waltham, MA | Waltham, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 635 | 1,791 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John F Kennedy Middle | Waltham Sr High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.4% | 32.1% |
| African American | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.7% | 52.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John F Kennedy Middle | Waltham Sr High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 24 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 158.8:1 | 124.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | 37.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 41 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.