John F. Kennedy High School
Tel:
(714)220-4101
- John F. Kennedy High School serves 2,457 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
John F. Kennedy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 2,457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,457 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John F. Kennedy High School's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1836 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 35% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 18% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anaheim Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John F. Kennedy High School is Oxford Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Walker Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George B. Miller Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Palma Walker Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1139 students
0.1 miles
8132 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714)220-4051 0.1 7-8 1139 - La Palma George B. Miller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 567 students
0.5 miles
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714)228-3270 0.5 K-6 567 - La Palma Los Coyotes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 522 students
0.5 miles
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714)228-3260 0.5 K-6 522 - Buena Park San Marino Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 571 students
0.8 miles
6215 San Rolando Way
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)228-3280 0.8 K-6 571 - La Palma Steve Luther Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 498 students
0.8 miles
4631 La Palma Ave
La Palma, CA 90623
(714)220-6918 0.8 K-6 498
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