John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
70%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
8%
Black
(19-20)96%
42%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
81%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
John F. Kennedy High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 84%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
629 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
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 John F. Kennedy High School District.
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