Robert F. Kennedy High

www.djuhsd.org

1,394 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Robert F. Kennedy High School, located in Delano, California, is a key component of the Delano Joint Union High School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous academic programs while also participating in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that contribute to a well-rounded high school experience.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success by leveraging the resources of the larger district to offer specialized instruction and modern facilities. By maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, Robert F. Kennedy High aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and personal development necessary to thrive in an evolving global society. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic achievement and civic engagement within the Delano area.

1,394

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert F. Kennedy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	1,285
Black	8
Asian	81
Two or More	4

Hispanic
1,285 (92.2%)
Asian
81 (5.8%)
White
16 (1.1%)
Black
8 (0.6%)
Two or More
4 (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:	N/A
District:	Delano Joint Union High
Phone:	(661)720-5117
Website:	http://www.djuhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* 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 9 353

Grade 10 348

Grade 11 348

Grade 12 345