John F. Kennedy Catholic High School

General information

Abbreviation: JKF
Founded: 1964
Location: Warren, Ohio
Percentage of international students: 3%
Student to Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Scholarship: Up to 25,000 USD per year

For more than 50 years, the John F. Kennedy Catholic School (JFK) has educated students in grades 9 through 12. The Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association (OCSAA), the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and the Ohio Department of Education all accredit the school. JFK was also named the best academic institution in the Mahoning Valley.

Academic highlights

B+ on Niche.com
#1 Best Private School in Trumbull County
5 Advanced Placement (AP) and 9 Honors (Honors) courses

The school is divided into two operational systems: Junior F. Kennedy (JFK), which serves kids in kindergarten through fifth grade, and Senior F. Kennedy (SFK), which serves 350 students in grades 7 through 12. Currently, international students may apply for junior-level grades 7-8 and senior-level grades 9-12. (high school).

The school’s small class numbers (ten to fourteen students each class) allow instructors to better assist pupils and bridge the gap between them and the students. This creates a welcoming and intimate learning environment, allowing pupils to enhance their academic performance.

Each year, the school restricts the number of overseas students who may apply. Given that the number does not exceed 1 – 2% yearly, it is reasonable to believe that international students who choose to study at John F. Kennedy may acquire the same academic programs and development chances as local students. The school also gives young foreign pupils the finest possibilities to improve their English language abilities and adjust to life and the new school environment.

A class of Grade-8 students

Highlight course offerings

International students at John F. Kennedy may finish a four-year high school curriculum with a U.S. Baccalaureate diploma and earn numerous college courses.
The school provides a four-year Med-PREP curriculum for students interested in pursuing medical education in college. Students in this course will have the opportunity to speak with doctors and other medical professionals, volunteer in medical facilities to gain work experience, observe surgery and examinations firsthand, learn about basic medical procedures, and gain work experience under the supervision of medical professionals.
JFK’s THINK LAB offers a variety of programs to help students achieve the necessary STEM knowledge and talents. Entrepreneurship, Collaborative Group Learning, LittleBits Electronic Problem-Solving, Graphic Design, Video Production, and more topics are available to students. THINK LAB allows students to exercise their critical thinking abilities. Among other things, creativity, problem-solving talents, information processing abilities, a sense of wonder and imagination, writing skills, communication abilities, and collaboration abilities are required.

John F. Kennedy High School’s morning sessions last 44 minutes, including a 4-minute break. Students will end their courses about 2:45 p.m. Students at John F. Kennedy often remain after school to engage in extracurricular activities, study with subject instructors, finish homework, and so on. On a few additional school days, activities and club events will be organized.

Top Universities attended by graduates

JFK graduates will attend prestigious universities such as Case Western Reserve University, Duquesne University, George Washington University, Miami University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Naval Academy, the University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Syracuse University, and Villanova University.