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John F. Kennedy High

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 4300 Cutting Boulevard, Richmond, CA 94804-3399

(510) 231-1433

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1/10
#1221
Rank 1221 out of 1,227
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1215 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1215 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #1277 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

John F. Kennedy High sits in Richmond, a working-class Bay Area city with a gritty, resilient character and a community that has been working hard to rewrite its narrative in recent years. The school faces real academic challenges, with test scores that rank among the lowest in California, and families prioritizing strong academics may want to explore other options in the West Contra Costa district. That said, Richmond itself has a tight-knit spirit, and families deeply rooted in the community who are looking for local connection over test-score rankings may find value in what the school and neighborhood have to offer.

Student Demographics

134 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
103 (77%)
African American
20 (15%)
Asian
5 (4%)
Other
7 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (56%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged117 (87%)
Students with Disabilities16 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

740
Enrollment
39.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

66%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.

9
AP Courses
offered
11.1%
AP Participation
of students
91
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Eagle · CIF North Coast Section

14
varsity sports
5 boys
5 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)

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 Programs8/10 · #457 · 79th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found