John F. Kennedy High School, a member of the Sacramento City Unified School District and locally known simply as Kennedy, is a public school in the Pocket-Greenhaven Area of Sacramento, California.
Serving 1,652 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy High serves the southwest part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 1,652 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,652 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 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 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5527 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #5527 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 C. K. Mcclatchy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% 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 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
1,652 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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 Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Kennedy High School located?
John F. Kennedy High School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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