John F Kennedy High School
Tel:
(319)558-2251
- John F Kennedy High School serves 1,875 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
John F Kennedy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- John F Kennedy High School's student population of 1,875 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,875 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John F Kennedy High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John F Kennedy High School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #403 out of 1,252 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 78% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John F Kennedy High School is George Washington High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harding Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pierce Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedar Rapids Pierce Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
0.2 miles
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319)558-2373 0.2 K-5 414 - Hiawatha Hiawatha Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 428 students
1.0 miles
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319)558-2172 1.0 PK-5 428 - Cedar Rapids Wright Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 349 students
1.2 miles
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319)558-2278 1.2 PK-5 349 - Cedar Rapids Harding Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 840 students
1.4 miles
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319)558-2254 1.4 6-8 840 - Hiawatha Nixon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 373 students
1.4 miles
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319)558-2188 1.4 PK-5 373
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