JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
John F. Kennedy High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 2,214 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 94 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 in the Greenhaven/Pocket area of Sacramento, serves a diverse student population as part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its robust academic and extracurricular offerings, providing a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes college and career readiness. It features a variety of specialized programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which allow students to challenge themselves academically while preparing for post-secondary education.
Beyond the classroom, John F. Kennedy is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus offers a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular interests. The school's location in the quiet, residential Pocket neighborhood contributes to a stable learning environment, and it remains a focal point for families in the region who value its commitment to both academic achievement and holistic student development.
For more information, contact John F. Kennedy High at (916) 395-5090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sacramento, CA 95831-2008
(916) 395-5090
JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 2,214 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sacramento City Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,214
- Teachers:
- 94.77
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 2,214 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.8%
- Asian
- 29.4%
- Black or African American
- 18.8%
- White
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.