C−
John F Kennedy High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
2855 South Lamar Street, Denver, CO 80227 · (720) 423-4300 · Part of Denver County School District 1
Students
681
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about John F Kennedy High School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 23% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 47%
Location
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2855 South Lamar Street, Denver
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9214
Grade 10172
Grade 11157
Grade 12138
Enrollment over time
884’20
908’21
789’22
707’23
681’24
Down 23% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 76%White 11%Asian 7%Black 3%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.