John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/o/jfk

1,405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, located in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, is a prominent public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the three high schools within the Woodbridge Township School District, it maintains a strong commitment to academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and a wide array of elective options designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for fostering a vibrant student life through an extensive variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who work to provide a supportive learning environment. Situated centrally in Middlesex County, JFK High School plays a vital role in the Iselin community, serving as both an educational hub and a center for local events and student development.

1,405

Total Students

111.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	396
Black	123
Asian	668
Two or More	19

Asian
668 (47.5%)
Hispanic
396 (28.2%)
White
199 (14.2%)
Black
123 (8.8%)
Two or More
19 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Woodbridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)602-8650
Website:	http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/o/jfk
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 333

Grade 10 360

Grade 11 355

Grade 12 357