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Kenmare High School For Women

89 York St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302-0730 -

School Notes Overview:

Kenmare is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and is an alternative high school. We offer young women, ages 17-30, who have dropped out of the school system, a second or third or fourth chance to earn a high school diploma. We recognize the individual gifts and talents of each woman. Our professional and dedicated faculty, in partnership with local social service, business and health institutions, is committed to each woman's academic growth and attainment of job skills. We challenge them to develop skills that will assist them in raising their children and empowering themselves. We strive to help them realize their own self worth and develop a genuine respect for others. As a program of the York Street Project, Kenmare strives to give women the educational support needed to move forward with their lives by assisting them in attaining the skills they need to become independent and self-sustaining learners and earners. ...

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School Overview:

	Kenmare High School For Women
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Learning Differences Supported	Non graded/individualized program
County	Hudson County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	120 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	96%	33%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 20 students
	Grade 10 - 15 students
	Grade 11 - 10 students
	Grade 12 - 15 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 60 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	90%
Average Class Size	12
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	190 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Aug. 20 / Dec. 1
Head of School	Joan Repka,SC

School Notes:

Kenmare is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and is an alternative high school for young women, ages 17-30, who have dropped out of the school system
Our professional and dedicated faculty, in partnership with local social service, business and health institutions,is committed to academic growth and attainment of job skills.
We challenge our women to develop skills that will assist them in raising their children and empowering themselves.
Kenmare strives to give women the educational support needed to move forward with their lives by assisting them in attaining the skills they need to become independent and self-sustaining learners and earners.
Profile last updated: 11/10/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07302)	School Zip (07302)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,769 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	47%	36%
Population Average Age	33 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$45,223	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.6 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	61 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	20% / 80%	62% / 38%