About the Data
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9-12
Grades Served
707
Total Enrollment
13:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am-3:50pm
M, Tu, W, F
8:20am - 1:20pm
Thursday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School
John F. Kennedy High Schools mission is to challenge students every day so they realize their full intellectual, emotional and physical potential in an everchanging global community. We work to help JFK students become successful citizens and scholars to better prepare for college and career. We recognize that the path...
John F. Kennedy High Schools mission is to challenge students every day so they realize their full intellectual, emotional and physical potential in an everchanging global community. We work to help JFK students become successful citizens and scholars to better prepare for college and career. We recognize that the path to success is different for each student so we offer a variety of academic and enrichment opportunities.
Student Demographics
Asian
5.7%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic or Latino
78.2%
White
10%
Other
3%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2.2%
Black or African American
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
15.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
73.9%
Unknown or Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
77.9%
English Learners
25.6%
Special Education
15.5%
8.96
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 82.9 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 42.9 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 53 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 72.3 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 60.8 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 79.5 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 83.8 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 39.8 % | 28.6 % | -11.2 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.3 % | 18.3 % | -19.0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | 58.8 % | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 42.3 % | 27.1 % | -15.2 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 36.5 % | 33.3 % | -3.2 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 16.3 % | 7.1 % | -9.2 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7 % | 3.2 % | -11.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | 17.6 % | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 12.7 % | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 21.2 % | NA | NA |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 46 | 45 | -1.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 44 | -1.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 46 | 31.5 | -14.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 43 | 35.5 | -7.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 48 | 47 | -1.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 39 | 36.5 | -2.5 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 35 | 44.5 | +9.5 |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 33 | -7.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 27.5 | 43.5 | +16.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 38 | 39 | +1.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 40 | 36 | -4.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 73.23 % | 87.2 % | +14.0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100 % | 80 % | -20.0 % |
| Asian | 90 % | 93.8 % | +3.8 % |
| Black or African American | 83.33 % | 64.3 % | -19.0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.05 % | 88.6 % | +15.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Two or More Races | 33.33 % | 98 % | +64.7 % |
| White | 60 % | 85.7 % | +25.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 69.7 % | 86.4 % | +16.7 % |
Improvement Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Audio Production
Ceramics
Choir
Competency-Based Learning
Digital Media Arts
Drawing
Environmental Science
Film
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented Supports
Honors Courses
Intensive Arts Focus
International Focus
Project-Based Learning
Spanish
Theatrical Design
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
Band
Baseball (Boys)
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
CareerConnect
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Fitness
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Football (Boys)
Future Center
Futures Football
Futures Volleyball
Gardening
Highly Gifted and Talented
International Baccalaureate
Internship Opportunities
JROTC
Music
Native American Student Support Program
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Spirit (Co-ed)
Sports Clubs
Student Leadership
Swimming (Boys)
Swimming (Girls)
Track and Field (Boys)
Track and Field (Girls)
Volleyball (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)
Wrestling (Boys)
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Lunch
School-Based Health Centers
After-School Programs
Community Resources
Special Education
Affective Needs Center-Based Program (AN)
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program (MI-S)
Multi-Lingual Learners
Dual Language
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction)
Early Childhood
Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 12.1 % | 0.3 % | 8.3 % | 0.5 % | 0.9 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA | |||
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | |||
| Black or African American | 26.3 % | 0 % | 5.3 % | 2 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2 % | 0.3 % | 9.2 % | 0.3 % | 1.1 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 8.2 % | NA | 6.8 % | NA | 0 % | NA |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 82.4 % |
| Truancy Rate | 13.1 % |