John F. Kennedy High School (Connecticut)

John F. Kennedy High School
Location
Map
422 Highland Avenue

06708

United States
Information
TypePublic
CEEB code070840
PrincipalRobert A. Johnston
Faculty99[1]
Teaching staff97.85 (FTE)[2]
Enrollment1,391 (2024-2025)[2]
Student to teacher ratio14.22[2]
ColorsBlue and Yellow
  
MascotEagles
Websitekennedy.waterbury.k12.ct.us

John F. Kennedy High School is a high school, located in the city of Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes was a teacher here, and won National Teacher of the Year in 2016, prior to her successful run for congress in 2018.

Athletics

Fall Season:

  • Boys' Soccer (JV and Varsity)
  • Boys' Football (Freshmen, JV, and Varsity)
  • Cross Country (JV and Varsity)
  • Girls' Swimming and Diving (JV and Varsity)
  • Girls' Volleyball

Winter Season:

  • Girls' Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Indoor Track
  • Boys' Swimming and Diving

Spring Season:

  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Outdoor Track
  • Tennis

John F. Kennedy High School is part of the Naugatuck Valley League.

Wins in CIAC State Championships[3]
Sport Class Year(s)
Swimming (boys) L 1973

References

  1. ^ "John F. Kennedy High School". Usnews.com. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "John F. Kennedy High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  3. ^ "Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference". ciac.fpsports.org.

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