John F Kennedy High School
Tel:
(319) 558-2251
- John F Kennedy High School serves 1,795 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John F Kennedy High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24%.
School Overview
- John F Kennedy High School's student population of 1,795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,795 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John F Kennedy High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John F Kennedy High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #590 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 78% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cedar Rapids Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 382 students
0.2 miles
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373 0.2 K-5 382 - Hiawatha Hiawatha Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
1.0 miles
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172 1.0 PK-5 416 - Cedar Rapids Wright Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
1.2 miles
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278 1.2 PK-5 381 - Cedar Rapids Harding Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 784 students
1.4 miles
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254 1.4 6-8 784 - Hiawatha Nixon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 333 students
1.4 miles
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188 1.4 PK-5 333
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