Boys and Girls High School vs John F Kennedy Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boys and Girls High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students
John F Kennedy Senior High School
Cheektowaga · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students
| Measure | Boys and Girls High School Brooklyn, New York | John F Kennedy Senior High School Cheektowaga, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,079 | #347 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2662 of 16,910 | #994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Cheektowaga |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 72.6).
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •John F Kennedy Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 92.4%).
- •Boys and Girls High School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.4).
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 Boys and Girls High School better than John F Kennedy Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Senior High School ranks higher (82.0 vs 72.6 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 Boys and Girls High School and John F Kennedy Senior High School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Cheektowaga in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boys and Girls High School: 353. John F Kennedy Senior High School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boys and Girls High School and John F Kennedy Senior High School rank in New York?
Boys and Girls High School is 565th of 1,079 and John F Kennedy Senior High School is 347th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).