John F Kennedy High School

John F Kennedy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2855 S Lamar St,  Denver, CO
Bear Valley Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
3.7
2.3
908 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
86%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
12.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
8.2%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Hispanic
78.2%
White
10%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%

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.
Metropolitan State University of Denver 253 Students
University of Colorado Denver 214 Students
Colorado State University 207 Students
University of Denver 138 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 137 Students
University of Northern Colorado 116 Students
Regis University 96 Students
Colorado Mesa University 91 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 85 Students
Community College of Denver 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Biology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Criminology 25 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Engineering 20 Students
Accounting 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 179 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
The best part of definitely the teachers and the community. Each teacher is passionate about what they do .the worst part is honestly the rules that Denver public is enforcing like we had only two public bathrooms open for all students and that was because of the shooting and freshmen kept vaping. So not much the teachers could've done. I still loved going thier even tho my edpiernced was slightly spoiled thanks to covid.
3.0 Alum
5/18/2022
My high school experience was actually quite normal. Nothing eventful in positive or negative events. I was able to find myself through my experience there and have lifelong friends
3.0 Senior
2/26/2021
It's a pretty good school overall. There are some great teachers and administration. My teachers have encouraged me to explore my interests and find my passions.
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2.3 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/8/2024
Choice enroll your kid out to basically anywhere else like everyone else does to a better school! Kids are vaping and doing drugs everywhere and they have no doors on bathrooms at this point because its so bad. How is that a place you want your kid to go? They had to even close bathrooms because the...
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5.0 other
2/22/2024
The IB program is excellent. Admin is extremely supportive ensuring the success for students. Sports programs has improved over the last two years due to hiring of new coaches.
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1.0 parent
10/31/2023
No school leadership that cares about parents or kids that we see. Our son was beaten up multiple times on school property and bullying is rampant and crushing. Feels like a very toxic school culture of drugs and gangs as the news reported five kids overdosed in the parking lot just last year and an...
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5.0 parent
3/22/2017
I would like to thank John F. Kennedy's administration for the changes you are making. As a parent of a former student and a current student I feel more supported than ever. Also, my son is getting the support he needs in order to succeed personally and academically. Thank you for going extra mile f...
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John F Kennedy High School

John F Kennedy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 908 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. John F Kennedy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $552,244. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mountview Youth Service Center, Summit Academy, Alameda International High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F Kennedy High School.

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