Plainview – Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is a four-year coeducational public high school located on Kennedy Drive in Plainview, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is the only high school in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.
Serving 1,709 students in grades 9-12, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,709 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's student population of 1,709 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
School Motto
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
School Rankings
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Plainview Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's ranking?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is ranked #124 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School often compared to?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syosset Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
The graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
1,709 students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offer ?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School part of?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is part of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.
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