School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School, located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both college and career pathways. As part of the DPS system, the school emphasizes academic growth and community engagement, striving to support students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses designed to foster individual interests.

In addition to its core curriculum, John F. Kennedy High School offers a range of specialized programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, which allow students to gain college credit and industry-relevant skills before graduation. The school's mission centers on cultivating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by faculty and staff dedicated to closing opportunity gaps. By leveraging its location in Southwest Denver, the school maintains strong ties to its surrounding neighborhood while providing resources to help its students succeed in an increasingly globalized world.
681
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy High School
Demographic Student Count
White73
Hispanic518
Black23
Asian49
Two or More15
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    518 (76.1%)
  • White
    73 (10.7%)
  • Asian
    49 (7.2%)
  • Black
    23 (3.4%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
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: No
District: School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone: (720)423-4300
Website: http://jfk.dpsk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 485
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52
Grades Taught
Grade 9 214
Grade 10 172
Grade 11 157
Grade 12 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John F Kennedy High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9214
Grade 10172
Grade 11157
Grade 12138
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John F Kennedy High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31846.7%
Male36353.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)