John F. Kennedy High

1,652 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School, located in the Greenhaven/Pocket area of Sacramento, serves a diverse student population as part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its robust academic and extracurricular offerings, providing a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes college and career readiness. It features a variety of specialized programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which allow students to challenge themselves academically while preparing for post-secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, John F. Kennedy is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus offers a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular interests. The school's location in the quiet, residential Pocket neighborhood contributes to a stable learning environment, and it remains a focal point for families in the region who value its commitment to both academic achievement and holistic student development.

1,652

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	617
Black	310
Asian	405
Two or More	131
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	29

Hispanic
617 (37.3%)
Asian
405 (24.5%)
Black
310 (18.8%)
White
152 (9.2%)
Two or More
131 (7.9%)
Pacific Islander
29 (1.8%)
American Indian
8 (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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5090
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	886
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 9 386

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 417

Grade 12 436