John F. Kennedy High School is a high school located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States. It is a charter school under the Orleans Parish School Board.
Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School's student population of 625 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2018
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy High School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy High School is ranked #1228 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School?
The graduation rate of John F. Kennedy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
625 students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John F. Kennedy High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School offer ?
John F. Kennedy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy High School part of?
John F. Kennedy High School is part of John F. Kennedy High School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Kennedy High School located?
John F. Kennedy High School is located in the Fillmore neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Fillmore.
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