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John F. Kennedy High

Anaheim Union High · Orange County · 8281 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623-2126

(714) 220-4101 · www.kennedyhigh.org

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9/10
#220
Rank 220 out of 1,227
Top 18%
English Language Arts9/10 · #187 · 85th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #261 · 79th percentile
Science9/10 · #253 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, family-friendly city of La Palma — one of Orange County's smaller and more tight-knit communities — Kennedy High punches well above its weight, landing in the top 20% of high schools statewide. Strong English scores and solid math and science performance make it a genuinely well-rounded option, appealing to families who want serious academics without the intense pressure of some of OC's more hyper-competitive school scenes. La Palma itself has a suburban, almost small-town feel despite being minutes from major freeways, so students here tend to get a grounded, community-connected high school experience.

Student Demographics

483 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
214 (44%)
Asian
112 (23%)
White
62 (13%)
Filipino
55 (11%)
Multiple Races
18 (4%)
African American
16 (3%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged341 (71%)
Students with Disabilities47 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,983
Enrollment
83.3
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
24.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
21.3%
AP Participation
of students
444
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program167 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Fighting Irish · CIF Southern Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #341 · 85th percentile

211 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found