JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 1,070 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 68 teachers, JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both college and career pathways. As part of the DPS system, the school emphasizes academic growth and community engagement, striving to support students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses designed to foster individual interests.

In addition to its core curriculum, John F. Kennedy High School offers a range of specialized programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, which allow students to gain college credit and industry-relevant skills before graduation. The school's mission centers on cultivating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by faculty and staff dedicated to closing opportunity gaps. By leveraging its location in Southwest Denver, the school maintains strong ties to its surrounding neighborhood while providing resources to help its students succeed in an increasingly globalized world.

For more information, contact JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL at (720) 423-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2855 SOUTH LAMAR STREET
DENVER, CO 80227-3809
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JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 1,070 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,070
Teachers:
68.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,070 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.4%
White
10.3%
Asian
7.0%
Black or African American
2.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.