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John F Kennedy High School

John F Kennedy High School

Address: 2855 South Lamar Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 423-4300

Principal Name: Tiffany Almon

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About the Data

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9-12
Grades Served
707
Total Enrollment
13:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am - 3:50pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
Public Transportation Passes Available
Transportation
About the School

John F. Kennedy High School's 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 School's 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
1.9%
Black or African American
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
16.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
75.9%
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 2023
Students feel a sense of belonging 84.2 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 65 %
Students feel safe and healthy 88.5 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 75.5 %
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 2022 2023 Change
All Students 27.9 % 39.8 % +11.9 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 23.3 % 37.3 % +14.0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 50 % NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 28.2 % 42.3 % +14.1 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 27.4 % 36.5 % +9.1 %

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 11.6 % 16.3 % +4.7 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 6.8 % 14.7 % +7.9 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 18.8 % NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 13.7 % 12.7 % -1.0 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 8.2 % 21.2 % +13.0 %

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 39.5 46 +6.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 37 45 +8.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA 46 NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 32 43 +11.0
Economically Disadvantaged 44 48 +4.0

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 36 39 +3.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA 35 NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 32 40 +8.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 33 27.5 -5.5
Not Economically Disadvantaged 33 38 +5.0
Economically Disadvantaged 39 40 +1.0

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 %

Priority Improvement Plan: Decreased due to Participation
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
French
Honors Courses
Pre-Collegiate Program
Spanish
Special Programs Offered

ASCENT
AVID
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Career and Technical Education
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Fitness
Football (Boys)
Future Center
Futures Football
Golf (Boys)
Golf (Girls)
International Baccalaureate
JROTC
Lacrosse (Boys)
Music
Native American Student Support Program
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Spirit (Co-ed)
Student Leadership
Swimming (Boys)
Technology
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
School-Based Health Centers
Tutoring
Special Education

Affective Needs Center-Based Program
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program
Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

Absenteeism

Metric 2023
Average Daily Attendance 82.6 %
Truancy Rate 13.1 %
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