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Kenmare High School

89 York St Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: (201) 451-1177
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Aug. 20 / Dec. 1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Aug. 20 / Dec. 1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Kenmare High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees

School Facts

School Type
Alternative School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeKenmare High School
980
1025
118
128
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Grade 9 enrollment largest with 80 students, far above Grade 10 at 25 and the 8 students in Grades 11 and 12.
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Non graded/individualized program
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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Admission Deadline
Aug. 20 / Dec. 1

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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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenmare High School's ranking?
Kenmare High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Kenmare High School?
The application deadline for Kenmare High School is Aug. 20 / Dec. 1.
In what neighborhood is Kenmare High School located?
Kenmare High School is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 9 other private schools located in Downtown Jersey City.

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The average private school tuition in Jersey City, NJ is $21,322 for elementary schools and $21,446 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jersey City, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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