How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John F. Kennedy School | West Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark, NJ | Newark, NJ |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 143 | 541 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.3% | 73.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | John F. Kennedy School | West Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,631 | $28,631 |
| District | Newark Board of Education | Newark Board of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John F. Kennedy School | West Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| African American | 56.6% | 80.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.6% | 17.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John F. Kennedy School | West Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 156:1 | 166:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 29.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.