John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4300 Cutting Blvd,  Richmond, CA
West Contra Costa Unified School District
3.2
3.6
825 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Felicia Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
64.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
7.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
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
422:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.6%
Female
42.3%
Hispanic
73%
Black
17.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
White
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
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.
San Francisco State University 112 Students
University of California - Berkeley 104 Students
University of California - Davis 102 Students
San José State University 78 Students
Contra Costa College 64 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 63 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 57 Students
California State University - Sacramento 55 Students
University of San Francisco 54 Students
California State University - East Bay 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Biology 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Sociology 13 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 79 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/5/2024
Kennedy is full of different characters. Everyone is so different but the one thing in common that we all have is the library. Our librarian has made the library a unique place. No one would ever think of the library as the loudest place in school. There's all types of games and activities in there. And I personally think it's the best place in our school. I'm not too sure about the worst part of experiences. I've personally never had one or think there's ever been a time where i'm just thinking "oh wow this has to be the worst experience ever" I would never like anything to change.
3.0 Senior
11/20/2023
My experinence at Kennedy has been crazy to say the least. One thing about kennedy, its not always sunshine and rainbows. It has a lot problems .There are no windows , a messy administraion , no teachers half the time , or no reliable counselers. But inside of all that crazy there is a love and care amongst the student body.
4.0
6/27/2023
Moved to the school in my second semester of freshman. Once I entered people were already nice and I met different people that I still talk to this day. The best parts were the fun and funny memories I had and the worst part was when we had a lockdown. I would like them to change the classroom since some of the classrooms don't have window!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
5.0 student
1/21/2015
John F. Kennedy High school is a great school for any student! It has extracurricular activities that will give a boost to your child's creative side, and the students will actually like it, because it's fun! Although it isn't the greatest school in the universes, it has a lot to offer. From free tu...
4.0 other
9/26/2013
My school is a school that is underrated, its a good school and offers a lot of opportunities to those who want to take advantage of them. I like that its fitting to me as a student, even tho there are many students that are not looking to improve themselves on a scholar way, there are many that do...
4.0 other
11/20/2010
Its been interesting reading these comments regarding Kennedy; particularly of interest was a students comments about what a great school Kennedy is; I wish he realized that his comments can't be taken seriously when uses words like "cuz" , "dat", etc. That type of grammar negates your positive comm...
3.0 teacher
7/28/2010
I feel it's necessary to comment on what a reviewer said in his/her comments on April 25, 2008. The "teacher" said that Kennedy is "the worst school he's taught at. "If you send your kid there you're giving them a great disadvantage." This "teacher" mentioned that there were metal detectors at the s...

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John F. Kennedy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Richmond, CA and is served by the West Contra Costa Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 825 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% 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 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $698,863. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greenwood Academy, Albany High School, El Cerrito Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy High School.

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