John F. Kennedy High School serves 1,650 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Guam state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 1,650 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
21%
Hispanic
n/a
1%
Black
1%
1%
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
56%
67%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Islanders
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?
1,650 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hawaiian, 36% of students are Asian, 7% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Guam state average of 15:1.
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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