College Achieve Paterson Charter School vs John F. Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 802 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,688 students
John F. Kennedy High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
| Measure | College Achieve Paterson Charter School Paterson, New Jersey | John F. Kennedy High School Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #330 of 357 |
| National rank | – | #15354 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,688 | 1,846 |
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 1,846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 0.5% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 0.5%).
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 6%).
- •John F. Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 91.6%).
- •John F. Kennedy High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.1).
- •John F. Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 1,688.
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School is a charter school while John F. Kennedy High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 College Achieve Paterson Charter School better than John F. Kennedy High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are College Achieve Paterson Charter School and John F. Kennedy High School?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School: 1,688. John F. Kennedy High School: 1,846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Achieve Paterson Charter School and John F. Kennedy High School rank in New Jersey?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School is unranked and John F. Kennedy High School is 330th of 357 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).