John F. Kennedy High

11254 Gothic Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344

2,152 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School is a large, public secondary school located in the Granada Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum. It is well-regarded for its wide array of educational programs, ranging from standard college-preparatory coursework to specialized career-technical education (CTE) pathways, which are designed to equip students with both academic knowledge and practical skills for their post-graduation pursuits.

Beyond its core academics, Kennedy High School provides a vibrant extracurricular environment that includes various athletic teams, student government, and a multitude of clubs and service organizations. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in campus life to build leadership skills and personal growth. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with robust support services and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

2,152

Total Students

106.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	1,674
Black	28
Asian	145
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,674 (77.8%)
White
258 (12.0%)
Asian
145 (6.7%)
Two or More
39 (1.8%)
Black
28 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)271-2900
Website:	http://jfkcougars.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 535

Grade 10 551

Grade 11 554

Grade 12 512

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John F. Kennedy High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	535
Grade 10	551
Grade 11	554
Grade 12	512

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John F. Kennedy High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,103	51.3%
Male	1,049	48.7%

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