John F. Kennedy High School

39999 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538

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Tel: (510) 657-4070

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John F. Kennedy High School serves 1,393 students in grades 9-12.

John F. Kennedy High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 1,393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,393 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

68 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

John F. Kennedy High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#429 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

40%

12%

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Hispanic

34%

56%

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Black

White

17%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.63

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Graduation Rate

90%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

33%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fremont Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?

The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?

1,393 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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 22:1.

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 Fremont Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education