JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

1,650 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy High School (JFK) is a prominent public secondary institution located in Tamuning, Guam. As part of the Guam Department of Education, it serves a diverse student body and is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. The school features a modern campus facility, which was completed in 2011, providing students with up-to-date classrooms, laboratories, and athletic infrastructure to support a comprehensive learning environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, JFK is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, often referred to as the home of the "Islanders." The school plays a significant role in the local community, frequently participating in island-wide events and fostering a culture of pride among its students, faculty, and alumni. With its strategic location in the heart of Guam’s central district, the school remains a cornerstone of the public education system, dedicated to preparing its students for higher education and professional opportunities.

1,650

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	5
Black	7
Asian	593
Two or More	113
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	923

Pacific Islander
923 (55.9%)
Asian
593 (35.9%)
Two or More
113 (6.8%)
White
7 (0.4%)
Black
7 (0.4%)
Hispanic
5 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	No
District:	Guam Department of Education
Phone:	(671)642-2100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 492

Grade 10 461

Grade 11 412

Grade 12 285