Kennedy High School

www.isd544.org

685 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennedy High School, located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, serves as a key secondary education institution within the Fergus Falls Public School District (ISD 544). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to create a supportive environment that fosters community engagement and lifelong learning among its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kennedy High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by encouraging student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school’s administration and faculty work to maintain strong ties with the Fergus Falls community, ensuring that students have access to resources and partnerships that extend beyond the classroom. For more information regarding school policies, upcoming events, and academic calendars, parents and students are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.isd544.org.

685

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	27
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
599 (87.4 %)
Two or More
42 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.9 %)
Black
12 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)998-0544
Website:	http://www.isd544.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 196

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 156

Grade 12 160