John F. Kennedy High School
- Public
- RICHMOND, CA
Public School
John F. Kennedy High School
- grade C minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- RICHMOND, CA
- Rating 3.14 out of 5 86 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade C minus
- College Prepgrade C+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade D+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
14%
Percent Proficient - Math
2%
Average Graduation Rate
61%
Average SAT
960
55 responses
Average ACT
18
10 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$68,472
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,509
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$462,600
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
40%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 5 responsesPoll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 5 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
953
Free or Reduced Lunch
72%
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$75,561
Teachers in First/Second Year
64.9%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 15 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 15 responses33%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 15 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,065 / year
National
$12,23929%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 14 responses7%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 14 responses21%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 14 responsesSimilar Schools
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John F. Kennedy High School Reviews
Rating 3.14 out of 5 86 reviews
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When I started my Freshman year in Kennedy I didn't expect much. I am not really social person, so I didn't know if I would be able to make any friends but I did. During my journey in High School I met great teachers and peers that reach out to me. I was able to met and make so many great friends that had my back, even so the school had its own issues. There would be fights among students in campus and outside campus. I know most schools have this problem, but sometimes in this school is was hard for the staff to stop them or having it under their control. There was this one time when one my teachers try to stop a fight near his class and next thing you know he get punch right in the face. Any other than that, the school is okay, I didn't have any problem with any of the students.
I liked John F. Kennedy because of it's diversity within students, students were able to get along and relate to one other because of their ethnicity and experience in life. Teachers were helpful but resources were/are very limited. If I were to make a change it'd be the financial support for new and not used text book, more paper, pencils provided to teachers. Most of the time teachers have to pick into their own pockets for class supplies on their low income because lets be fair teachers do not make enough. Teachers and students deserve help.
In all honesty the teachers here are amazing! The only thing that makes it difficult for them is all the students who do nothing but disrupt class and disrespect the teachers, students like them make it seem like the teachers can't control their class, I've even heard some students say they got kicked out of class for "no reason" even though they actually did something. The teachers are just trying to do they're job and they've done an amazing job. These teachers actually care about you doing good, if they see you struggling they'll help no matter what. They try their best to make learning fun, TRY THEIR BEST I said. I could list a couple who would make it extremely boring... Now when it comes to their ways of grading I'd say a lot of these students get what they deserve, if you tried, great you passed, if not, too bad you failed and that's what you get for not putting any effort into it. Students tend to complain about their grades saying it was graded "unfairly" but as I said, you get what you deserve. These teachers don't BS their grades.