John F. Kennedy High

Summary:

John F. Kennedy High is a public high school located in Granada Hills, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,220 students. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John F. Kennedy High has consistently ranked in the top 22.6% of California high schools over the past 10 years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests is notably higher than the district and state averages, with 58.69% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% for the district and 55.73% for the state. In mathematics, 30.28% of 11th-grade students at John F. Kennedy High were proficient or better, compared to 21.41% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school's performance on the California Science Assessment (CAST) is also strong, with 39.31% of 11th-grade students and 38.14% of all students proficient or better, compared to 22.36% and 23.96% for the district, respectively.

John F. Kennedy High generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, including Albert Einstein Continuation, San Fernando Senior High, and James Monroe High, in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student subgroup outcomes. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 7.7% to 22.6% over the past five years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Northridge Academy High and Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 11254 Gothic Ave.
       Granada Hills, CA  91344-3709


(818) 271-2900

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
525th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,378 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  2,215

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.1%
White:
10.7%
Asian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Compare Details John F. Kennedy High ranks better than 77.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks 19th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at John F. Kennedy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.1%), White (10.7%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High is 18.9. 108 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy High is $11,378. 99 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy High:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy High 525th of 2323 California public high schools. (See John F. Kennedy High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F. Kennedy High

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Rank History for all students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.93 590th 1653 64.3%
2005 47.75 636th 1901 66.5%
2006 40.22 831st 1968 57.8%
2007 48.01 701st 2063 66.0%
2008 46.63 748th 2117 64.7%
2009 47.29 814th 2238 63.6%
2010 43.80 921st 2281 59.6%
2011 41.05 1028th 2367 56.6%
2012 45.24 902nd 2354 61.7%
2013 43.30 974th 2426 59.9%
2015 54.84 877th 1994 56.0%
2016 55.10 892nd 2039 56.3%
2017 55.32 900th 2021 55.5%
2018 59.24 816th 2017 59.5%
2019 56.23 829th 2133 61.1%
2021 66.33 392nd 1290 69.6%
2022 61.17 692nd 2123 67.4%
2023 53.57 789th 2348 66.4%
2024 66.99 525th 2323 77.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.65 351st 786 55.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.69 696th 938 25.8%
2019 28.33 819th 941 13.0%
2024 61.00 142nd 1350 89.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.31 764th 1547 50.6%
2024 27.96 1055th 1534 31.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.63 595th 1862 68.0%
2019 68.27 494th 1937 74.5%
2021 76.02 221st 1126 80.4%
2022 71.58 411th 1943 78.8%
2023 59.78 638th 2247 71.6%
2024 71.39 390th 2235 82.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.61 79th 451 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.04 927th 1760 47.3%
2019 60.43 631st 1833 65.6%
2021 64.29 341st 1054 67.6%
2022 60.02 619th 1858 66.7%
2023 59.22 621st 2118 70.7%
2024 71.52 424th 2098 79.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 445th 1052 57.7%
2019 33.55 674th 1117 39.7%
2021 37.64 313th 555 43.6%
2022 40.15 572nd 1161 50.7%
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Rank History for Male students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 670th 1834 63.5%
2019 47.51 924th 1880 50.9%
2021 59.05 414th 1122 63.1%
2022 57.76 689th 1916 64.0%
2023 44.96 919th 2207 58.4%
2024 58.22 636th 2172 70.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.83 224th 581 61.4%
2023 46.47 427th 731 41.6%
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Rank History for African American students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.76 438th 592 26.0%
2023 70.20 160th 720 77.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.66 574th 1742 67.0%
2019 59.44 651st 1814 64.1%
2022 69.01 452nd 1861 75.7%
2023 60.77 588th 2142 72.5%
2024 75.07 314th 2125 85.2%
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Rank History for White students at John F. Kennedy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.12 635th 1173 45.9%
2019 60.08 482nd 1222 60.6%
2022 59.60 466th 1204 61.3%
2023 36.23 821st 1434 42.7%
2024 61.82 419th 1406 70.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 917 283 351 877 16 n/a n/a 0 2444
1989 821 241 331 969 13 n/a n/a 0 2375
1990 646 199 305 1059 16 n/a n/a 0 2225
1991 575 222 278 1097 23 n/a n/a 0 2195
1992 516 218 265 1113 23 n/a n/a 0 2135
1993 557 228 270 1287 12 n/a n/a 0 2354
1994 566 197 247 1421 21 n/a n/a 0 2452
1995 433 194 188 1447 25 n/a n/a 0 2287
1996 433 194 188 1447 25 n/a n/a 0 2287
1997 435 235 204 1846 28 n/a n/a 0 2748
1998 419 230 204 1909 23 n/a n/a 0 2785
1999 389 223 195 1845 20 n/a n/a 0 2672
2000 423 214 207 1821 18 n/a n/a 0 2683
2001 409 192 200 1841 19 n/a n/a 0 2661
2002 440 207 273 1984 12 n/a n/a 0 2916
2003 440 207 273 1984 12 n/a n/a 0 2916
2004 450 246 286 2152 14 n/a n/a 0 3148
2005 482 251 307 2321 11 n/a n/a 0 3372
2006 430 251 308 2420 11 n/a n/a 0 3420
2007 397 225 300 2366 16 n/a n/a 31 3335
2008 359 172 279 2329 17 n/a n/a 0 3156
2009 316 158 246 2335 22 5 43 0 3125
2010 311 160 217 2394 22 13 42 0 3159
2011 292 131 238 2319 20 14 2 0 3016
2012 217 90 183 1973 20 11 0 0 2494
2013 230 82 181 1771 11 9 0 0 2284
2014 211 61 152 1672 15 8 0 0 2119
2015 203 70 139 1654 13 6 8 0 2093
2016 199 64 127 1682 7 5 15 0 2099
2017 199 60 114 1738 7 5 10 0 2133
2018 217 49 121 1802 5 4 16 0 2214
2019 237 63 134 1905 3 6 1 0 2349
2020 221 52 137 1866 2 5 25 0 2308
2021 243 49 172 1853 3 7 34 0 2361
2022 204 46 165 1800 2 7 44 0 2268
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2220 2220
2024 238 33 142 1751 3 5 43 0 2215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Kennedy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2444 91.6 26.6 n/a
1989 2375 85.6 27.7 n/a
1990 2225 87.7 25.3 n/a
1991 2195 88.4 24.8 n/a
1992 2135 89.8 23.7 38.7
1993 2354 89.1 26.4 40.7
1994 2452 91.7 26.7 38.8
1995 2287 88.8 25.8 37.4
1996 2287 88.8 25.8 37.4
1997 2748 102.4 26.8 51.9
1998 2785 105.8 26.3 29
1999 2672 105.6 25.3 49.1
2000 2683 109.7 24.5 53.5
2001 2661 109.7 24.3 54.6
2002 2916 114.1 25.6 53.7
2003 2916 114.1 25.6 53.7
2004 3148 121.0 26.0 51
2005 3372 125.5 26.9 49.2
2006 3420 129.4 26.4 58.4
2007 3335 123.5 27.0 54
2008 3156 151.4 20.8 54.5
2009 3125 120.5 21.5 54
2010 3159 118.0 26.7 60.3
2011 3016 n/a n/a 58.6
2012 2494 97.5 25.5 n/a
2013 2284 89.8 25.4 53.5
2014 2119 86.1 24.5 63.5
2015 2093 83.0 25.2 59.1
2016 2099 87.0 24.1 68.9
2017 2133 96.0 22.2 79
2018 2214 96.5 22.9 78.3
2019 2349 98.8 23.7 75.1
2020 2308 n/a n/a 74
2021 2361 105.5 22.3 69.2
2022 2268 117.0 19.3 70.3
2023 2220 115.5 19.2 72.9
2024 2215 117.1 18.9 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F. Kennedy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2444 91.6 26.6 n/a
1989 2375 85.6 27.7 n/a
1990 2225 87.7 25.3 n/a
1991 2195 88.4 24.8 n/a
1992 2135 89.8 23.7 38.7
1993 2354 89.1 26.4 40.7
1994 2452 91.7 26.7 38.8
1995 2287 88.8 25.8 37.4
1996 2287 88.8 25.8 37.4
1997 2748 102.4 26.8 51.9
1998 2785 105.8 26.3 29
1999 2672 105.6 25.3 49.1
2000 2683 109.7 24.5 53.5
2001 2661 109.7 24.3 54.6
2002 2916 114.1 25.6 53.7
2003 2916 114.1 25.6 53.7
2004 3148 121.0 26.0 51
2005 3372 125.5 26.9 49.2
2006 3420 129.4 26.4 58.4
2007 3335 123.5 27.0 54
2008 3156 151.4 20.8 54.5
2009 3125 120.5 21.5 54
2010 3159 118.0 26.7 60.3
2011 3016 n/a n/a 58.6
2012 2494 97.5 25.5 n/a
2013 2284 89.8 25.4 53.5
2014 2119 86.1 24.5 63.5
2015 2093 83.0 25.2 59.1
2016 2099 87.0 24.1 68.9
2017 2133 96.0 22.2 79
2018 2214 96.5 22.9 78.3
2019 2349 98.8 23.7 75.1
2020 2308 n/a n/a 74
2021 2361 105.5 22.3 69.2
2022 2268 117.0 19.3 70.3
2023 2220 115.5 19.2 72.9
2024 2215 117.1 18.9 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John F. Kennedy High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,378

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 829th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 789th of 2348 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (John F. Kennedy High)50.752.7
 1.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy High)2823.5
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (John F. Kennedy High)28.128.6
 0.5%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (John F. Kennedy High)2013.6
 6.4%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.27.5
 0.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23492220
 5.5%
African American630
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1340
 100%
Hispanic19050
 100%
Pacific Islander60
 100%
White2370
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%72.9%
 2.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 2,215 students attended John F. Kennedy High.

John F. Kennedy High ranks 525th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at John F. Kennedy High are 79% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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