John F. Kennedy Jr High

4495 S 4800 W
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120

kennedyjunior.weebly.com/

857 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Junior High, located in West Valley City, Utah, serves as a public middle school within the Granite School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core academic subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also offering a variety of elective courses designed to foster student interest and skill development.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic achievement and personal growth. Beyond the classroom, Kennedy Junior High encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs, which help build a strong sense of school community. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

857

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	499
Black	40
Asian	23
Two or More	19
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	53

Hispanic
499 (58.2 %)
White
218 (25.4 %)
Pacific Islander
53 (6.2 %)
Black
40 (4.7 %)
Asian
23 (2.7 %)
Two or More
19 (2.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5214
Website:	http://kennedyjunior.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 250

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 337