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John F. Kennedy High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4545 Wenig Rd NE,
Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids Community School District
School Details
Head of School
Jason Kline
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
B+
B
B+
B-
C
B+
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
74%
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Math Proficiency
67%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
93
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Full Time Teachers
93
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
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Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
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Number of AP Courses
28
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AP Pass Rate
71.1%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
66.6%
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Science
62.4%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
332:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.4%
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Female
48.6%
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White
70.5%
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Black
10.2%
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Two or more races
8.4%
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Hispanic
8%
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Asian
2.5%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa
535 Students
Iowa State University
341 Students
Kirkwood Community College
247 Students
University of Northern Iowa
212 Students
Drake University
132 Students
Coe College
111 Students
Mount Mercy University
101 Students
University of Chicago
66 Students
Wartburg College
65 Students
Cornell College
58 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
116 Students
Biology
97 Students
Psychology
84 Students
Nursing
83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
47 Students
Engineering
47 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
39 Students
Finance
36 Students
Chemistry
34 Students
Computer Science
32 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/19/2026
My overall experience with Kennedy was great because I had lots of good teachers over the four years. They are so nice, in fact, they still remember my name even after years of teaching me. Sports also helped with my experience because they helped me meet new people and become one of the best in my sport.
9/4/2025
JFK high school has been a great high school for my experience. When I got here, I didn't know much of how the world really worked, but through direct or indirect means, JFK high school has allowed me to see the world from a realistic perspective. The people and heart of this school is wonderful, with passion around every corner, to make up for Cedar Rapids's recent funding struggles. Overall a great experience.
6/28/2025
Kennedy High stands out as an exceptional institution. Its commitment to academic rigor, coupled with a supportive environment, fosters significant student growth. The school's resources and dedicated staff contribute to a well-rounded educational experience, preparing students for future success.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/2/2023
Love Kennedy. So many clubs, activities and more.
6/21/2011
Kennedy is a good school but they lack an engineering program. Kennedy's partner school Jefferson has an amazing engineering program that offers a bunch of college credit. Kennedy needs to beef up there engineering program to get a better score from me.
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John F. Kennedy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cedar Rapids, IA and is served by the Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,648 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Metro High School, Isaac Newton Christian Academy, Xavier High School, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy High School.