Serving 694 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 694 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
694 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
23%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #524 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are John F. Kennedy High School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Norco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
694 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% 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 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Corona-Norco Unified School District.
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