Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School (02M529)

120 West 46 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, Manhattan
Phone: 212-391-0041
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://JKOhighschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M529/
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School Leader: Manuel Urena (murena4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ana Bernabel (abernabel@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Daniel Vincent (dvincent2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Christopher Williams (cwillia11@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Christopher Williams (cwillia11@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Nicole Vega-Beltran (nvega11@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis H.S. (JKO) is now a Magnet school that focuses on Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Art, & Math (S.T.E.A.M.) with a business focus. This Federal grant of almost 5 million dollars will enable us to enhance student learning experiences with the addition of STEAM electives, school project based learning, smaller class sizes, advanced technology equipment and tools, and after school enrichment opportunities; all part of the school's goal of providing students with a comprehensive set of experiences and opportunities to become college and career ready. Located in midtown Manhattan, steps from the crossroads of the world (Times Square), JKO is a community where we envision our students graduating well prepared for both the business and educational communities. In addition to our award winning Entrepreneurship Virtual Enterprise and Hospitality and Tourism programs, we also offer a third rigorous academic program in economics and finance which includes courses such as AP Statistics, AP Macro Economics, and AP Micro Economics. Explore the world of business through the lens of economics as you prepare for the future. Understand how markets work in order to develop successful business strategies. JKO offers an array of business and math courses that provide an opportunity for work experience and post-secondary studies. Students explore a range of career paths, and gain meaningful experiences they can add to their resumes. Our students engage in a work based learning internship program during their senior year as a way to develop the skillsets necessary to thrive in the business world. Our Entrepreneurship Virtual Enterprise Program enables students to create and operate their own "virtual" company acting as CEOs and department managers. Our NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism students explore hotel and event management, as well as study geography, economics, and world cultures. Through our industry and post-secondary partnerships, students are able to work with professionals in the fields of business finance, hospitality and tourism and the arts.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%

Academic Highlights: Economics and Finance Program, CTE program(s): Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Language Courses Available, Advanced Placement Courses Available, Magnet Grant Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Art, & Math (S.T.E.A.M.) Electives

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Graphics Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Business of Sports School (02M393)
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School (02M529)
Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) (02M408)
Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts (02M531)
Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School (02M139)
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology (02M507)
Other Sports
Dance, Fitness
Clubs
After School Tutoring, BSU, Chess Club, Coding Club, Creative Writing Club, Dance, Fitness Club, Game Club, Helping Hands Society, Journalism Club, LUCHA, Marsh and McLennan Mentoring Program, Morgan Stanley Mentoring Program, Music Club, National Honor Society, Pickleball, Senior Council, Smash Arts Tech Team, Student Government
Art
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School is a business focus school committed to developing young men and women with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We believe that the arts provide a platform for our students to do just that, and that the arts and academia are mutual supports for our students' growth. We strive to ensure that our students receive quality arts instruction and authentic arts experiences that can fully develop the whole student and prepare him/her/them for success in college and beyond. Our students explore personal, global, political, and social perspectives through the lens of the arts. In our partnership with Roundabout Theatre Company, students train as lighting designers, sound designers, and stage managers for school productions and are paid interns for our theater rentals. We have multiple performances and exhibitions throughout the year to showcase the diverse talents of our students such as dance performances, student written plays and fashion shows with sustainable student created designs through the Junk Kouture program. We engaged our students in arts residencies, performances by professional companies and held gallery events showcasing student artwork, photography, and poetry. Our arts programming provided social and emotional support for our students and fostered a sense of community. This year we became a Magnet STEAM school and are expanding our programming. Students can now take dance classes in lieu of PE.
Programs
Virtual Enterprise and Entrepreneurship(M45A)
Business

NYS Approved CTE Programs in: Entrepreneurship; Hospitality and Tourism. Work-Based Learning opportunities fostering career exploration and development through guest speakers, job shadowing, mentoring, participation in industry challenges, competitions, paid internship. Partnerships with NBC Universal, Gallagher, Junior Achievement, Roundabout Theatre. CUNY College Now, Upward Bound, Post-Secondary Articulation Agreements

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:10 / 53 (0.19)17 / 53 (0.32)
SWD applicants/seats:5 / 15 (0.33)4 / 15 (0.27)
Rank Avg: 7.13
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Hospitality and Tourism(M45B)
Business, Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism

Our Hospitality and Tourism students explore hotel and event management, as well as study geography, economics, and world cultures. Through our industry and post-secondary partnerships, students are able to work with professionals in the fields of hospitality and tourism through our award winning internship program.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:19 / 53 (0.36)15 / 53 (0.28)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 15 (0.27)2 / 15 (0.13)
Rank Avg: 6.25
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Economics and Finance(M45E)

Explore the world of business through the lens of economics as you prepare for the future. Understand how markets work in order to develop successful business strategies. JKO offers an array of business and math courses that provide an opportunity for work experience and post-secondary studies. Students explore a range of career paths, and gain meaningful experiences they can add to their resumes. Our students engage in a work based learning internship program during their senior year as a way to develop the skillsets necessary to thrive in the business world.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:39 / 53 (0.74)40 / 53 (0.75)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 15 (0.27)3 / 15 (0.20)
Rank Avg: 6.73
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
316
292
247
    Grade 12 Students
69
43
46
    Grade 11 Students
82
67
49
    Grade 10 Students
69
84
63
    Grade 9 Students
96
98
89
Avg. Class Size
21.3
22.6
21.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.9
13.7
12.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
6 / 0 / 5
6 / 46 / 13
<5 / 18 / 1
Attendance %
81%
82%
Graduation %
90%
77%
College %
43%
48%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
534 (81) / 204
0
553 (81) / 204
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.33%
Academic Engagement 
  74.09%
Safety 
  84.13%
Bully Prevention 
  82.38%
Inclusivity 
  85.73%
Mental Support 
  80.63%
Environment 
  75.71%
Post-School Support 
  85.10%
Teacher Responses 93% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.50%
School Satisfaction 
  97.25%
Student Behavior 
  80.00%
Student Support 
  95.20%
School Leadership 
  98.67%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.20%
Instructional Development 
  94.89%
Post-School Support 
  94.33%
Family Responses 8% responded
Education 
  95.43%
Teacher Support 
  89.33%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  81.86%
School Leadership 
  94.60%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  90.90%
CC Regents
  60
Non-CC Regents
  62
Impact Score
  0.45
Performance Score
  0.52
College Aptitude
CCR
  50.60%
SAT Math
  424
SAT R/W
  461
Postsecondary
2-Year College 27.70%
4-Year College 36.10%
Unknown 36.20%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 38.90%
Female 61.10%
English Language Learners:
  13.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.50%
Black 19.30%
Hispanic 69.00%
White 6.60%
Other 1.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 23.80%
Hispanic 33.30%
White 23.80%
Other 19.10%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  12.00%
Students with SC
  3.80%
Has all programs
  89.00%
Has some programs
  11.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  59
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  57
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services39 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class14 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy30 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  58
ELL Progress
  59
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