JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
John F. Kennedy High is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in Richmond, CA with about 881 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, John F. Kennedy High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 on Cutting Boulevard in Richmond, California, serves as a central secondary educational institution within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a range of college-preparatory coursework, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage a diverse student population.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Kennedy High School is deeply integrated into the Richmond community, often focusing on initiatives that support student leadership, athletics, and social-emotional development. The school strives to foster an inclusive culture that empowers students to overcome local challenges and excel in their personal and professional lives, reflecting a dedicated effort by faculty and staff to maintain high expectations while providing the necessary support systems for every student to graduate ready for college or the workforce.
For more information, contact John F. Kennedy High at (510) 231-1433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richmond, CA 94804-3399
(510) 231-1433
JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richmond, CA with about 881 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Contra Costa Unified
- Total Students:
- 881
- Teachers:
- 37.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 881 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.3%
- Black or African American
- 23.5%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- White
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 42.6%
- Male
- 57.4%
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.