Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis
Located in midtown Manhattan, steps from the crossroads of the world (Times Square), Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School is a community where students graduate well prepared for both the business and educational communities. In addition to the award-winning Entrepreneurship Virtual Enterprise and Hospitality and Tourism programs, JKO offers a third rigorous academic program in economics and finance which includes courses such as AP Statistics, AP Macro Economics, and AP Micro Economics. Young people explore the world of business through the lens of economics as they prepare for the future. They get to 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. 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. The Entrepreneurship Virtual Enterprise Program enables students to create and operate their own "virtual" company acting as CEOs and department managers. The NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism students explore hotel and event management, as well as study geography, economics, and world cultures. Through industry and post-secondary partnerships, students are able to work with professionals in the fields of business finance, hospitality and tourism and the arts.
District: 2
Theme: Business Careers
Grades Served: 9-12
Phone: 212-391-0041
Address: 120 West 46 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036