John F Kennedy High School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

1,714 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School, located at 4545 Wenig Road NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a prominent secondary institution within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the development of well-rounded citizens through its commitment to excellence in education, athletics, and the arts.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. Beyond the standard core subjects, Kennedy High School offers various advanced placement courses, career-technical programs, and specialized electives. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student engagement, the institution aims to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader Cedar Rapids community.

1,714

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,272
Hispanic	106
Black	152
Asian	47
Two or More	129
American Indian	4

White
1,272 (74.4 %)
Black
152 (8.9 %)
Two or More
129 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
106 (6.2 %)
Asian
47 (2.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2251
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 9 430

Grade 10 437

Grade 11 429

Grade 12 418