KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH

9701 NICOLLET AVE S
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55420

1,601 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennedy Senior High School, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is a prominent secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of Bloomington Public Schools, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core subjects, and various elective opportunities designed to challenge students while preparing them for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, Kennedy Senior High places a strong emphasis on student life, culture, and extracurricular engagement. The school hosts a wide array of athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and a sense of community. With a focus on inclusive learning and holistic development, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with the broader Bloomington community.

1,601

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	579
Black	364
Asian	92
Two or More	134
American Indian	10

Hispanic
579 (36.2 %)
White
422 (26.4 %)
Black
364 (22.7 %)
Two or More
134 (8.4 %)
Asian
92 (5.7 %)
American Indian
10 (0.6 %)

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:	BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)681-5000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	798
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	170

* 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 9 419

Grade 10 473

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 342