Serving 619 students in grades 6-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John F Kennedy High School's student population of 619 students has grown by 129% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 121% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3182 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
95%
17%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F Kennedy High School is ranked #3182 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are John F Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Technical High School, Glenville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
619 students attend John F Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of John F Kennedy High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy High School offer ?
John F Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is John F Kennedy High School part of?
John F Kennedy High School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is John F Kennedy High School located?
John F Kennedy High School is located in the Lee Miles neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Lee Miles.
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