Below Average
#7595 of 9,539 schools in CA
John F. Kennedy High
High School · West Contra Costa Unified
4300 Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804
Enrollment
825
Student-Teacher
20.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
825
Student-Teacher
20.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,595 of 9,539
In Richmond
#14 of 31
public schools
In district
#29 of 52
West Contra Costa Unified
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John F. Kennedy High
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About John F. Kennedy High
John F. Kennedy High is a public high school in Richmond, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified. John F.
Kennedy High serves approximately 825 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. John F. Kennedy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,595 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for John F. Kennedy High show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 6.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at John F. Kennedy High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
John F. Kennedy High runs 20.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
48% of students at John F. Kennedy High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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John F. Kennedy High — Students at John F. Kennedy High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How John F. Kennedy High Compares
See how John F. Kennedy High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4300 Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John F. Kennedy High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mira Vista Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fred T. Korematsu Middle (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby El Cerrito), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CRESTMONT SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Richmond, see our Richmond schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Richmond | 0.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Stege Elementary Richmond | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Lovonya DeJean Middle Richmond | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Manzanita Middle Richmond | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Michelle Obama Elementary Richmond | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Voices College-Bound Language Acad at W. Contra Costa Co San Jose | 0.9 mi | 1.9 |
| St. John the Baptist El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | — |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| MONTESSORI FAMILY SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| East Bay Montessori El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | — |
| Coronado Elementary Richmond | 1.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Mira Vista Elementary Richmond | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Richmond | 1.4 mi | — |
| ST DAVID SCHOOL Richmond | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| St. David School Richmond | 1.6 mi | — |
| CRESTMONT SCHOOL Richmond | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Grant Elementary Richmond | 1.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Riverside Elementary Richmond | 1.9 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94804 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,430
Median Home Value
$618,000
Median Rent
$1,825/mo
Population
44,679
College Educated
32.5%
Homeownership
48.6%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Median Age
36.3
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| California Military Institute Perris, CA | 4.8 |
| Desert Sands Charter Lancaster, CA | 4.8 |
| Inglewood High Inglewood, CA | 4.8 |
| MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Chula Vista, CA | 4.8 |
| SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Anaheim, CA | 4.8 |
| Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito, CA | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy High
What grades does John F. Kennedy High serve?
John F. Kennedy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F. Kennedy High rank in CA?
John F. Kennedy High ranks #7,595 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John F. Kennedy High's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F. Kennedy High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy High has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John F. Kennedy High a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy High a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy High?
74.1% of students at John F. Kennedy High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 74.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1433
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Resources & Links
District
West Contra Costa Unified- District Enrollment
- 25,575
- Schools in District
- 54
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,205
- District Rank
- #29 of 52
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