Serving 182 students in grades 3-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
97%
17%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cleveland Municipal School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
182 students attend John F Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of John F Kennedy High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy High School offer ?
John F Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is John F Kennedy High School part of?
John F Kennedy High School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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