Enrollment
1,405
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341812003670
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Kennedy Memorial High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is a large high school in Iselin, New Jersey, enrolling 1,405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,405 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students) and Colonia High School (1,354 students) alongside John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John F. Kennedy Memorial High School compares
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbridge Township School District, which includes John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.
$22,601
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.9%
Federal 5.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,405 students)
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School a good school?
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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