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#624 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 48% in state
John F. Kennedy High School
High School · John F. Kennedy High School · New Orleans, LA
A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6026 Paris Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
- Math 8% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where John F. Kennedy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,613
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,056 | Compare → |
| Mcdonogh 35 Senior High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 862 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
John F. Kennedy High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
John F. Kennedy High School is listed in John F. Kennedy High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy High School
John F. Kennedy High School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of John F. Kennedy High School, serving approximately 625 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy High School
What grades does John F. Kennedy High School serve?
John F. Kennedy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High School?
John F. Kennedy High School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High School is 13:1. 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 School rank in LA?
John F. Kennedy High School ranks #624 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is John F. Kennedy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy High School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is John F. Kennedy High School a charter school?
Yes, John F. Kennedy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is John F. Kennedy High School a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy High School?
86.1% of students at John F. Kennedy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (504) 335-1935
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70122)
- 35,318
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 70122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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