School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. Kennedy is particularly noted for its specialized academic programs, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which offers students the opportunity to pursue challenging college-level coursework, as well as various career-focused academies that prepare students for success in fields like engineering, business, and health professions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kennedy High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community through a wide array of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a variety of varsity sports, clubs, performing arts programs, and leadership organizations that encourage personal growth and civic engagement. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and holistic development, John F. Kennedy High School remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to preparing its graduates for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.
1,827
Total Students
122.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy High
Demographic Student Count
White77
Hispanic1,241
Black399
Asian86
Two or More21
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    1,241 (68.0 %)
  • Black
    399 (21.9 %)
  • Asian
    86 (4.7 %)
  • White
    77 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1 %)
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: Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: (240)740-0100
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/kennedyhs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 122.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 899
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 153
Grades Taught
Grade 9 632
Grade 10 494
Grade 11 262
Grade 12 439

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John F. Kennedy High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9632
Grade 10494
Grade 11262
Grade 12439
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John F. Kennedy High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female93251%
Male89448.9%
Not Specified10.1%
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