John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids)
4545 Wenig Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | (319) 558-2251|
(319) 558-2251
#3,924 in National Rankings
Overall Score 77.77/100
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,714
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Overview of John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids)
John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids) is ranked 21st within Iowa. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids) is 42%. The total minority enrollment is 26%, and 31% of students are economically disadvantaged. John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids) is 1 of 4 high schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District.
John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids) 2024 Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids) is ranked #3,924 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
42%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
27%Mathematics Proficiency
65%Reading Proficiency
75%Science Proficiency
69%Graduation Rate
91%
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How John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids) performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 317 schools ranked in Iowa.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #3,631 | #10 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #2,769 (tie) | #5 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #6,268 (tie) | #113 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #6,710 (tie) | #121 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #9,604 | #223 |
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Students/Teachers at John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids)
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,714
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
25.6%
Minority Enrollment
25.6%
Minority Enrollment
74.2%
White
8.9%
Black
7.5%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
31%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
27%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
4%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
96
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Test Scores at John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids)
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
30.8/100
Subject Proficiency:
Iowa administered the Iowa Assessments to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
65
49
60
75
65
70
69
55
70
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Iowa Assessments
64.5%
Iowa Assessments Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
47.8%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
76.4%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-0.2%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
80.5%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
42%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
27%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
65%
Exam Pass Rate
63%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
91% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Mid-size City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
4
Total Students
4,888
College Readiness (district average)
15.3
Proficient in Reading (district average)
65%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
49%
Proficient in Science (district average)
55%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
John F. Kennedy High School (Cedar Rapids)
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
#3,924 in National Rankings
#21 in Iowa High Schools
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AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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