John F. Kennedy High
La Palma, CA · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
John F. Kennedy High is a high school located in La Palma, California. The school serves 2,080 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 62/100 (C), John F. Kennedy High performs at the state average for California. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
John F. Kennedy High has a DataScore of 62/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
John F. Kennedy High has 2,080 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1.
Yes, John F. Kennedy High is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +31, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
John F. Kennedy High is part of the Anaheim Union High in La Palma, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.