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John F. Kennedy High School

8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
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Tel: (714) 220-4101
www.kennedyhigh.org
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John F. Kennedy High School serves 2,222 students in grades 9-12.
John F. Kennedy High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 96% (Top 10% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 2,222 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,222 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

John F. Kennedy High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
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Asian
33%
12%
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Hispanic
43%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
16%
22%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
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Graduation Rate
96%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John F. Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Anaheim Union High School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?

The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?

2,222 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School?

John F. Kennedy High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Anaheim Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 96% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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