ACES at Chase vs John F. Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACES at Chase
Waterbury · Public middle · Grades 6–9
556 students
John F. Kennedy High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | ACES at Chase Waterbury, Connecticut | John F. Kennedy High School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 178 | #169 of 180 |
| National rank | #6243 of 15,369 | #15462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 556 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 10% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ACES at Chase scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 18.9).
- •ACES at Chase does better on math proficiency (41% vs 10%).
- •ACES at Chase does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 25%).
- •ACES at Chase does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 81.8%).
- •ACES at Chase does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •John F. Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 556.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACES at Chase better than John F. Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), ACES at Chase ranks higher (56.4 vs 18.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are ACES at Chase and John F. Kennedy High School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACES at Chase: 556. John F. Kennedy High School: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACES at Chase and John F. Kennedy High School rank in Connecticut?
ACES at Chase is 120th of 178 and John F. Kennedy High School is 169th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).