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
3.32
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
8.2%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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.
Metropolitan State University of Denver 263 Students
University of Colorado Denver 224 Students
Colorado State University 211 Students
University of Denver 152 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 142 Students
University of Northern Colorado 120 Students
Regis University 103 Students
Colorado Mesa University 90 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 87 Students
Community College of Denver 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Biology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Small Business Management 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 179 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/27/2022
John F kennedy if a very big school with a variety of classes you can take, they allow different schedules that can be built by you and offer many sources to hep and guide you through highschool!
4.0 Senior
1/5/2022
My first year in co and at this school I'd say it's pretty comfortable I like the comfort ness but also miss my friends back home the athletic department is good too
4.0 Senior
12/31/2021
It's a good school that's very diverse but it's an environment that's not for everyone. There's times where safety could be at risk but the academics are good and administration is good too.
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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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