John F. Kennedy High School is a four-year public high school located in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, in the U.S. state of California. It is in District 1 of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 2,152 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy High serves the northern part of Granada Hills, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 4.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 2,152 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,152 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Motto
Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4254 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #4254 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John F. Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Nuys Senior High School, Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
2,152 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is entirely too big for students to all get the same amount of attention and help.They need to split or divide this school up to have less students to pay attention too ,and get more done this way!!!!!!!!1
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