John F Kennedy Catholic High School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is to prepare our students to take their place in the world as articulate and wellinformed Christian men and women. Through a comprehensive program that seeks the fullest development of mind, body, and spirit, the Kennedy graduate will be prepared to accept the challenges of proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ, building communities of faith, and engaging in service to others. Our goal as teachers and parents is to create students who are successful not only in the classroom, but also in life. ...
School Overview:
John F Kennedy Catholic High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Westchester County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 608 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 148 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 160 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 164 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 136 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,500 | |
| Head of School | Fr. Mark Vaillancourt | |
| Admissions Director | Sr. Barbara Heil | |
School Notes:
- The mission of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is to prepare our students to take their place in the world as articulate and wellinformed Christian men and women. Through a comprehensive program that seeks the fullest development of mind, body, and spirit, the Kennedy graduate will be prepared to accept the challenges of proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ, building communities of faith, and engaging in service to others. Our goal as teachers and parents is to create students who are successful not only in the classroom, but also in life.
- Profile last updated: 11/01/2008
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posted on June 13, 2009 at 06:47:37 am
SOMERS - Students at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School passed around a letter of protest that questioned school officials over the layoff of six teachers that was announced yesterday. - Parent: some students unhappy with teacher layoffs at Somers' JFK High School (The Journal News)
posted on June 13, 2009 at 06:39:33 am
SOMERS - Some of the students at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School signed a letter of protest and questioned school officials over the layoffs of six teachers that were announced this morning.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10589) | School Zip (10589) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 7,363 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 59% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 52 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $73,472 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 26 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 93% / 7% | 41% / 59% |
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