John F. Kennedy High

823 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

823

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	601
Black	147
Asian	37
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
601 (73.1 %)
Black
147 (17.9 %)
Asian
37 (4.5 %)
White
15 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1433
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 180

Grade 10 237

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 183