To say Kavin Gnanaprakash loves math would be an understatement. The County Prep High School freshman could perhaps best be described as a mathematical savant. 

Math has long been Gnanaprakash’s favorite subject and chief interest. The 14-year-old Jersey City native loves to spend hours studying mathematical concepts ranging from obscure to practical, and he is particularly passionate about solving math challenges. On a recent video call, Gnanaprakash beamed while explaining that he was taking geometry during regular school hours and algebra II after school.

Get two free articles a month!

Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.

An account was already registered with this email. Please check your inbox for an authentication link.


Sarah Komar is a Jersey City Times staff reporter who primarily covers K-12 and higher education. You can reach her at sarah.komar@jcitytimes.com or 347-644-8528 (call or text). Follow her on X @SarahEKomar,…
More by Sarah Komar