Serving 1,776 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 1,776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,776 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
65%
21%
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Black
23%
33%
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White
5%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John F. Kennedy High School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John F. Kennedy High School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/37000/36573/john-f-kennedy-high-school-chart-lgd0w0.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/37000/36573/john-f-kennedy-high-school-chart-RDBnKk.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/37000/36573/john-f-kennedy-high-school-chart-byVL4RC.png)
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #443 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John F. Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Hubert Blake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 82%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
1,776 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy High School part of?
John F. Kennedy High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/16/2010
Kennedy High School. Is a pretty good school. They are now an IB high school and have continued to be an academy school and include many different progams such as LTI(leadership training institute), Media Com(media), and Tri- Med(medicine). The new principal is superb and the children are overall decent.
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