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Robert F. Kennedy High

Delano Joint Union High · Kern County · 1401 Hiett Avenue, Delano, CA 93215

(661) 720-5117 · www.djuhsd.org

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7/10
#375
Rank 375 out of 1,227
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #330 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #394 · 68th percentile
Science6/10 · #521 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Robert F. Kennedy High sits in Delano, a Central Valley agricultural city with deep roots in the farmworker movement and a tight-knit, hardworking community to match. Ranking in the 70th percentile statewide, RFK holds its own academically — particularly in English — making it a solid choice for families who want a meaningful high school experience without leaving the community they've built their lives in. It's a school that tends to appeal to families who value both academic growth and a strong sense of local identity, all in a city where neighbors genuinely know each other.

Student Demographics

316 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
288 (91%)
Filipino
19 (6%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners102 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged281 (89%)
Students with Disabilities36 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,394
Enrollment
61.6
Teachers (FTE)
22.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
14.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97%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
14.9%
AP Participation
of students
204
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Thunderbirds · CIF Central Section

17
varsity sports
7 boys
7 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (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 Programs2/10 · #1798 · 19th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found