John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11254 Gothic Ave,  Granada Hills, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.8
3.8
2,268 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Chavez
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
45%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
10.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.3%
State Average
9.9%
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
472:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Hispanic
79.4%
White
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Black
2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#165 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Northridge 772 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 617 Students
University of California - Irvine 365 Students
University of Southern California 346 Students
University of California - Berkeley 340 Students
University of California - San Diego 310 Students
University of California - Davis 261 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 258 Students
Los Angeles Mission College 243 Students
San Diego State University 230 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 183 Students
Biology 169 Students
Nursing 166 Students
Psychology 141 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 96 Students
Architecture 80 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 57 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 55 Students
Film and Video Studies 55 Students
Criminology 53 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 298 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/31/2025
Going to Kennedy was a very valuable experience for me as I met a lot of people who were nice and varied in their interests and personalities. The classes are taught by some pretty great teachers and your peers can help you along the way.
3.0 Senior
3/14/2025
I think the teachers and classes are mostly good and effective. The issues are the diversity and culture, could be improved.
4.0 Junior
2/24/2025
Over the course of the years I've spent here, I'd say that it's a pretty decent school. It offers a handful of beneficial classes that can benefit you in the future and ultimately give u an insight into what career you au want to pursue.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/29/2025
My daughter graduated this past June 2025 and was there for her four years of high school in the Magnet program. Over that time, I’ve seen the school go through many positive changes with staff and campus improvements. My daughter was actively involved in sports, activities, and school events, which...
5.0 parent
3/27/2023
Hello,My name is Rhiannon Gonzales. I work with "Center For Living and Learning" in our Covid Outreach Department. I would like to thank 4 of John F. Kennedy High School students- SAVANNAH CUEVA, MELANIE MOLINA, RAFAEL PEREZ and ANDREA CHAVARRIA for all the wonderful help at the Justice March event...
1.0 parent
3/13/2023
Great school if you want your children skilled in the arts of street combat , also as a bonus they will acquire drug habits and the art of hiding things from their parents don’t forget the administrative assistants who hate parents , if you want your kids to have an uphill battle and want to become...
1.0 parent
6/11/2022
This school is not the greatest choice for your student. One great counselor and a couple of good teachers do not make this a great school especially when the Principal does not put the needs of the students before whatever School started this year and one building had no air conditioning. I was ass...

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John F. Kennedy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Granada Hills, CA, in the Granada Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,268 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $1,095,312. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, Northridge Academy High, James Monroe High School, and more. Learn more about what Granada Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy High School.

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