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John F. Kennedy High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
8281 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623 · (714) 220-4101 · Part of Anaheim Union High School District
Students
1,983
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about John F. Kennedy High
- School Grade A: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 32 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 24:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts81%
State average 48.6%
Location
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8281 Walker St., La Palma
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9481
Grade 10470
Grade 11505
Grade 12527
Enrollment over time
2,222’20
2,162’21
2,080’22
2,024’23
1,983’24
Down 10.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 45%Asian 31%White 14%Two or more races 5%Black 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.