John F. Kennedy High School District

1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

John F. Kennedy High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 550 students in John F. Kennedy High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in John F. Kennedy High School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,365 Schools
# Students
550 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

John F. Kennedy High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (LA)
#154 out of 188 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
29%
10-14%
40%
75-79%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
511 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
93%
42%
# White Students
2 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
-
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
130
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,422 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,595 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,422
$15,797
Spending / Student
$13,595
$15,107

Best John F. Kennedy High School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy High School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 335-1935
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to John F. Kennedy High School District?
John F. Kennedy High School District manages 1 public schools serving 550 students.
What is the rank of John F. Kennedy High School District?
John F. Kennedy High School District is ranked #157 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in John F. Kennedy High School District?
93% of John F. Kennedy High School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School District?
John F. Kennedy High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is John F. Kennedy High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,595 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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