John F. Kennedy Senior High School serves 991 students in grades 8-12.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
991 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Senior High School?
991 students attend John F. Kennedy Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of John F. Kennedy Senior High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Senior High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is John F. Kennedy Senior High School part of?
John F. Kennedy Senior High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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