Robert F. Kennedy Community High School is a community public high school, residing in District 25 of the neighborhood of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens, NY. According to the New York City Board of Education, there are currently 731 students in enrollment. Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the school in 1997.
Serving 564 students in grades 9-12, Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Robert F Kennedy Community High School's student population of 564 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Motto
Knowledge & Skills for Productive Citizenship
School Mascot
Panther
School Rankings
Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert F Kennedy Community High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3247 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F Kennedy Community High School's ranking?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School is ranked #3247 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
The graduation rate of Robert F Kennedy Community High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
564 students attend Robert F Kennedy Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Robert F Kennedy Community High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert F Kennedy Community High School offer ?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert F Kennedy Community High School part of?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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