John F Kennedy High School

2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

John F Kennedy High School's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
908 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

John F Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#1459 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
33%
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30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
80%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
10%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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0.35
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79%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F Kennedy High School is ranked #1459 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John F Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School is 79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
908 students attend John F Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John F Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy High School offer ?
John F Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John F Kennedy High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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