John F. Kennedy High

kennedy.fremont.k12.ca.us

1,347 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School, located in the Irvington district of Fremont, California, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Fremont Unified School District. Known for its focus on academic achievement and preparing students for post-secondary success, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education programs, and extracurricular activities. The campus community is recognized for its diverse student body and a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Kennedy High provides numerous opportunities for student involvement through competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. The school benefits from its location in the heart of Fremont, maintaining a supportive learning environment that encourages parent and community participation. With a commitment to college and career readiness, the school serves as a central hub for student development in the local area, striving to equip graduates with the skills necessary to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.

1,347

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	515
Black	55
Asian	516
Two or More	61
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	10

Asian
516 (38.3 %)
Hispanic
515 (38.2 %)
White
184 (13.7 %)
Two or More
61 (4.5 %)
Black
55 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fremont Unified
Phone:	(510)657-4070
Website:	http://kennedy.fremont.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	164

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 341

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 325

Grade 12 361