Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,792 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)37%
22%
Hispanic
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Black
(21-22)n/a
n/a
White
(21-22)1%
1%
Hawaiian
(21-22)57%
73%
Two or more races
(21-22)5%
4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
74%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
26%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Islanders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John F. Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington High School, Okkodo High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
1,792 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hawaiian, 37% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F. Kennedy High School part of?
John F. Kennedy High School is part of Guam Department Of Education School District.
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