JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
John F. Kennedy High is a public high school that is part of the Anaheim Union High school district, located in La Palma, CA with about 2,471 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 87 teachers, John F. Kennedy High has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John F. Kennedy High School, located in La Palma, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Anaheim Union High School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a robust college-preparatory culture, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and elective programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.
Beyond its rigorous academics, Kennedy High fosters a vibrant campus life characterized by a deep sense of school spirit and community. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive CIF sports teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on cultivating both personal integrity and civic responsibility, John F. Kennedy High remains a central pillar of the La Palma community, consistently striving to develop well-rounded individuals equipped for the demands of the modern world.
For more information, contact John F. Kennedy High at (714) 220-4101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Palma, CA 90623-2126
(714) 220-4101
http://www.kennedyhigh.org
JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in La Palma, CA with about 2,471 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anaheim Union High
- Total Students:
- 2,471
- Teachers:
- 87.11
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,471 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.9%
- Asian
- 34.4%
- White
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.