John F. Kennedy High

www.kennedyhigh.org

1,983 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School, located in La Palma, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Anaheim Union High School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a robust college-preparatory culture, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and elective programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its rigorous academics, Kennedy High fosters a vibrant campus life characterized by a deep sense of school spirit and community. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive CIF sports teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on cultivating both personal integrity and civic responsibility, John F. Kennedy High remains a central pillar of the La Palma community, consistently striving to develop well-rounded individuals equipped for the demands of the modern world.

1,983

Total Students

83.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	893
Black	74
Asian	622
Two or More	99
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
893 (45.1%)
Asian
622 (31.4%)
White
274 (13.8%)
Two or More
99 (5.0%)
Black
74 (3.7%)
American Indian
11 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Union High
Phone:	(714)220-4101
Website:	http://www.kennedyhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,983
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,003
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	375

* 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 9 481

Grade 10 470

Grade 11 505

Grade 12 527