Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 2%
- Reading Proficiency: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John F. Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 77%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
824 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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?
John F. Kennedy High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Q3
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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