Public School
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Plainview, NY
- 232 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationA
- SportsA-
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$132,635
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,678
National
$949Median Home Value
$536,600
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.26 responses
Poll
- 69%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.26 responses
Students
Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,521
Free or Reduced Lunch
9%
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.27 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.27 responses
- 59%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.27 responses
Teachers
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.37 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$27,310/ year
National
$12,239- 87%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.39 responses
- 51%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.39 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.39 responses
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School Reviews
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POBJFKHS is an excellent academic school. As a student frequently on the honors and AP track, I feel as though I was never held back by the school and always encouraged to maximize my potential. That said, the guidance department and administration, although full of kind and wonderful people, has its pitfalls. These groups often make decisions that backfire at the expense of students and parents, from poor communication and involvement to an alteration of the schoolwide testing schedule on which students were not consulted. Overall, however, this is an excellent school.
Throughout my four years at POBJFKHS I can attest that the teachers are amazing and scholarly people striving to better the community and provide the best materials for their students. The majority of students here are focused individuals. This can make the student body quite competitive, however this does not seem like a detriment to me. I believe it only enhances the schools atmosphere to include knowable and worldly students who are most defiantly prepared for college.
I believe the teachers at my school are some of the highest quality! Throughout my four years at this high school, I have been able to receive an amazing education to benefit me as I transition to college. The teaching styles are very modern, with incorporation of technology and real-world examples in business classes especially. The staff are very knowledgeable, and hold many remedial sessions and after school opportunities. Teachers in the history department are some of the most passionate teachers I have seen, and communicate with students very well through their effort in engaging interest through teaching techniques.