- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iselin, NJ
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341812003670
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Iselin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Iselin, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School held near 1,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 113.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341812003670 · Iselin, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,405 enr · 12.3:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School held near 1,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 113.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- Fords Middle S 645
Fords Middle School
645 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Memorial High School reports 1,405 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Memorial High School compares
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 7% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,405
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
White 14.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fords Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,405 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has 1,405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iselin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,371 (2022-23) → 1,398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
27.5% of students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is Asian at 47.5% of enrollment, in Iselin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F. Kennedy Memorial High School rank among public schools in Iselin?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Iselin, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Iselin on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), Colonia High School (1,354 students), and Iselin Middle School (794 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.