School Overview
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.
789
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy High School
Demographic Student Count
White79
Hispanic617
Black24
Asian45
Two or More17
American Indian7
  • Hispanic
    617 (78.2 %)
  • White
    79 (10.0 %)
  • Asian
    45 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    24 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.9 %)
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: No
District: School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone: (720)423-4300
Website: http://jfk.dpsk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 485
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52
Grades Taught
Grade 9 226
Grade 10 217
Grade 11 139
Grade 12 207

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John F Kennedy High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9226
Grade 10217
Grade 11139
Grade 12207
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John F Kennedy High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38048.2%
Male40951.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)