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John F Kennedy High School

High School · Cleveland Municipal

15111 Miles Ave, Cleveland, OH 44128

Enrollment

619

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

5.0

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,619 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#54 of 152

public schools

In district

#35 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

Academic growth

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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John F Kennedy High School

5.0/10

High School in Cleveland · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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2.3/10

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About John F Kennedy High School

John F Kennedy High School is a public high school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. John F Kennedy High School serves approximately 619 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. John F Kennedy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,619 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for John F Kennedy High School show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • OH avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at John F Kennedy High School 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.

100% of students at John F Kennedy High School 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

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2021
TrendStable
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate47%
AP Participation20.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism99.5%

John F Kennedy High School — Students at John F Kennedy High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 3.9% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 17.3% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
School
State
N/A

Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
24.5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
22%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.

How John F Kennedy High School Compares

See how John F Kennedy High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
24th percentile in OH
Academic
2.0/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.9/10
Excellent
Environment
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
1
State avg: 2.3
Sports
14
7 boys' · 7 girls'
Advanced STEM
3/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
99.5%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1 AP course offered
20.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses3 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

15111 Miles Ave, Cleveland, OH 44128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John F Kennedy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Shaker Hts High School (rated 6.9/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Shaker Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is T2 Honors Academy (rated 6.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Warrensville Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Adams College & Career Academy (rated 6.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Citizens Academy Southeast Cleveland 0.2 mi 2.3
Robert H Jamison School Cleveland 0.4 mi 4.5
SMART Academy Garfield Heights 0.8 mi 2.7
RAMAH JUNIOR ACADEMY Cleveland 1.1 mi 7.4
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy Cleveland 1.1 mi 5.4
Andrew J Rickoff Cleveland 1.4 mi 4.5
Charles Dickens School Cleveland 1.2 mi 3.8
Whitney M Young Cleveland 1.1 mi 4.7
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy Cleveland 1.3 mi 3.9
Miles School Cleveland 1.3 mi 5.2
Adlai Stevenson School Cleveland 1.4 mi 5.2
Lomond Elementary School Shaker Heights 1.6 mi 6.2
T2 Honors Academy Warrensville Heights 1.5 mi 6.2
John Adams College & Career Academy Cleveland 1.6 mi 6.2
Cleveland Metro Remote School K-12 Cleveland 1.6 mi 3.5
Shaker Hts High School Shaker Heights 2.1 mi 6.9
Onaway Elementary School Shaker Heights 2.2 mi 8.4
Fernway Elementary School Shaker Heights 2.1 mi 8.8
Woodbury Elementary School Shaker Heights 2.3 mi 7.5
Maple Heights High School Maple Heights 2.3 mi 3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$44,615

Median Home Value

$90,200

Median Rent

$957/mo

Population

27,611

College Educated

18.3%

Homeownership

48.3%

Avg Commute

23.6 min

Poverty Rate

25.9%

Median Age

40.4

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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 6th through 12th.

How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?

John F Kennedy High School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School is 14.7:1. 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 OH?

John F Kennedy High School ranks #2,619 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is John F Kennedy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

John F Kennedy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is John F Kennedy High School a charter school?

No, John F Kennedy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John F Kennedy High School a Title I school?

No, John F Kennedy High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
55 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
99.5%
4-Year Graduation
47.0%

District

Cleveland Municipal
District Enrollment
33,841
Schools in District
93
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,255
District Rank
#35 of 93

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