John F Kennedy High School

1922 S General Mcmullen Dr
San Antonio, TX 78226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

John F Kennedy High School's student population of 1,042 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,042 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

John F Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8122 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John F Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John F Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John F Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John F Kennedy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of John F Kennedy High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John F Kennedy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F Kennedy High School is ranked #8122 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John F Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy High School is 84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
1,042 students attend John F Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John F Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas 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
What school district is John F Kennedy High School part of?
John F Kennedy High School is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John F Kennedy High School located?
John F Kennedy High School is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 31 other public schools located in Edgewood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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