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#36 of 45 private schools in DC
Kennedy Institute
High School · Washington, DC
A private high school in Washington, DC serving grades 9th – 12th.
801 BUCHANAN ST NE, Washington, DC 20017
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Kennedy Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,543
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Abbey SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Carroll High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Kirov Academy of Washington D.c.Private · tuition | 7.9 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Living Word Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kennedy Institute is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Kennedy Institute
Kennedy Institute is a private high school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 44 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 45 private schools in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Institute
What grades does Kennedy Institute serve?
Kennedy Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kennedy Institute?
Kennedy Institute has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Institute is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Kennedy Institute rank in DC?
Kennedy Institute ranks #36 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Kennedy Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kennedy Institute a private school?
Yes, Kennedy Institute is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Kennedy Institute a religious school?
Kennedy Institute has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 201 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 281-2700
- Area population (ZIP 20017)
- 21,013
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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