Serving 573 students in grades 10-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
573 students attend John F Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John F Kennedy High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy High School offer ?
John F Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is John F Kennedy High School part of?
John F Kennedy High School is part of Taylor School District.
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