Serving 1,880 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy High serves the southeast part of Silver Spring, MD, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 1,880 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,880 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Cavalier
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #827 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John F. Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Hubert Blake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 78%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
1,880 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F. Kennedy High School part of?
John F. Kennedy High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Kennedy High School. Is a pretty good school. They are now an IB high school and have continued to be an academy school and include many different progams such as LTI(leadership training institute), Media Com(media), and Tri- Med(medicine). The new principal is superb and the children are overall decent.
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