John F. Kennedy High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Palma, California 90623 · Anaheim Union High
#367 of 1,343 high schools in California
#7956 of 16,910 nationally
About John F. Kennedy High
John F. Kennedy High is a public high located in La Palma, in the Anaheim Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,983 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 367th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,983.
There are 5 schools in La Palma; John F. Kennedy High ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John F. Kennedy High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F. Kennedy High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walker Junior High
La Palma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
890 students · 233 m away
Los Coyotes Elementary
La Palma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students · 786 m away
Clara J. King Elementary
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students · 893 m away
George B. Miller Elementary
La Palma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students · 972 m away
San Marino Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students · 1.2 km away
Steve Luther Elementary
La Palma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
403 students · 1.4 km away
Buena Terra Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students · 1.7 km away
Oxford Academy
Cypress · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,315 students · 2.0 km away
Raymond Temple Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students · 2.0 km away
Arthur F. Corey Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Leuzinger High
Lawndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,981 students
Paso Robles High
Paso Robles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
John H. Pitman High
Turlock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
Golden Valley High
Santa Clarita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students
Grant Union High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,987 students
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy High a good school?
John F. Kennedy High has a Success Index (US) of 51.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #367 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High ranks #367 of 1,343 high schools in California and #7956 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High had 1,983 students in 2025.
Is John F. Kennedy High a elementary school or a high school?
John F. Kennedy High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F. Kennedy High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F. Kennedy High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.