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John F. Kennedy High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
8281 Walker St,
La Palma, CA
Anaheim Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Russell Earnest
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A
A-
A
B-
C
B-
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.53
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Reading Proficiency
76%
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Math Proficiency
39%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
84
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Full Time Teachers
84
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1240
Math
630
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
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Number of AP Courses
13
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
21.7%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
14.1%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
445:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.7%
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Female
46.2%
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Hispanic
45.1%
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Asian
19.5%
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White
13.8%
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Filipino
11.9%
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Two or more races
4.8%
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Black
3.7%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#29
Niche Standout HS in California
#170
Best College Prep Public HS in California
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 California - Irvine
614 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
527 Students
California State University, Fullerton
514 Students
California State University - Long Beach
499 Students
University of California - San Diego
388 Students
Cypress College
347 Students
University of California - Berkeley
345 Students
University of Southern California
304 Students
University of California - Davis
253 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
198 Students
Biology
184 Students
Nursing
162 Students
Psychology
157 Students
Computer Science
98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
78 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
60 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
57 Students
Political Science and Government
52 Students
Accounting
49 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/22/2025
I have attended this school for the past 4 years and my brother who is a 2016 alum has as well attended. We both had amazing experiences. We were both involved on Kennedy's Jv Soccer Team and we had both contributed 2 years to the program. The staff here are amazing and will always be ready to prepare you with what you need. The amount of diversity not only seen in the student body but in the clubs is exceptional. There is something for everyone to get theirselves involved in to have an unforgettable high school experience.
6/14/2025
It is a good school, but has a few shortcomings when it comes to aiding students who are struggling academically.
2/22/2025
The thing I like about this school was how school spirited this school is, half of the time many students go all out during spirit weeks and I really enjoy it and I I feel part of a community. Something I dislike is bathrooms, its sometimes not clean and there is always graffiti on the walls and smells like vape, even some of the toilet seat covers are knocked down and are a mess.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/2/2026
School is horrible, would not recommend. My child has been neglected by school staff and dismissed very much. Counselors do not care about mental health. 0 stars
5/28/2024
I have a senior and freshmen attending Kennedy High School and our overall experience has been wonderful. The academic programs available here are not found at any other school in the district. My children are in AP and IB courses and varsity sports. Our family was deciding on whether to send our ch...
5/15/2023
Overall a great school to attended within academics
4/21/2022
My daughter is excelling at Kennedy High School. The teachers are providing effective and meaning curriculum. From Performing Arts, the IB and outstanding AP courses. My daughter is on the cheer team and we attend many sport games, the sportsmanship of our students is amazing…always inclusive to our...
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John F. Kennedy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in La Palma, CA, in the La Palma neighborhood, and is served by the Anaheim Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,024 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% 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 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,196,668. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cypress High School, Oxford Academy, Los Alamitos High School, and more. Learn more about what La Palma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy High School.