John F. Kennedy High School is a four-year public high school located in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, in the U.S. state of California. It is in District 1 of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 2,215 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 2,215 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the top 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 0.36, which is less 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
#4254 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #4254 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Van Nuys Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% 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 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
2,215 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 lower than 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 Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2011
This school is entirely too big for students to all get the same amount of attention and help.They need to split or divide this school up to have less students to pay attention too ,and get more done this way!!!!!!!!1
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