John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills)
11254 Gothic Ave., Granada Hills, California | (818) 271-2900|Award Winning
(818) 271-2900
Award Winning
#3,684 in National Rankings
Overall Score 79.13/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,220
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Overview of John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills)
John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills) is ranked 503rd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills) is 41%. 73% of students are economically disadvantaged. John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills) is 1 of 183 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills) 2024 Rankings
John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills) is ranked #3,684 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.
All Rankings
SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
41%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
25%Mathematics Proficiency
25%Reading Proficiency
52%Science Proficiency
30%Graduation Rate
96%
Exclusive Webinar
AO Advice: How Your High School is Evaluated in the College Admissions Process
Get the inside scoop on how colleges assess your high school and its course rigor. Featuring a former Admissions Officer, you'll gain crucial insights and actionable strategies during this 60-min webinar.
Register NowRanking Factors
How John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills) performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 1,652 schools ranked in California.
| |||
| |||
| |||
| |||
|
Ranking Factors | National | State |
---|---|---|
College Readiness Index Rank | #4,094 | #589 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #3,325 (tie) | #441 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #7,823 | #732 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #5,092 | #476 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #4,880 (tie) | #531 (tie) |
High grades and scores aren't enough to stand out to top colleges. Get 1:1 support building a comprehensive admissions strategy with a CollegeAdvisor Admissions Expert.
Powered By
Students/Teachers at John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills)
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,220
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
Data is not available for Student Diversity at John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills).
Gender Distribution:
N/A
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
73%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
62%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
11%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
116
Starting to think about college?
Try the My Fit Custom College Ranking to build a list of schools personalized for you.
Test Scores at John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills)
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
28.6/100
Subject Proficiency:
California administered the Smarter Balanced and California Science Test to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
25
17
20
52
46
50
30
17
30
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Smarter Balanced and California Science Test
55.7%
Smarter Balanced and California Science Test 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
31.4%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
39.6%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
6.4%
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
78.0%
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
41%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
25%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
61%
Exam Pass Rate
50%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
96% (somewhat above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
N/A
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
183
Total Students
134,350
College Readiness (district average)
20.5
Proficient in Reading (district average)
46%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
17%
Proficient in Science (district average)
17%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
All District Schools »
School Location
John F. Kennedy High (Granada Hills)
11254 Gothic Ave.
Granada Hills, California 91344
#3,684 in National Rankings
#503 in California High Schools
Nearby Schools
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, California 91340
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, California 91340
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, California 91340
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, California 91605
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90019
2302 S. Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, California 90018
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90017
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90017
4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, California 90063
4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, California 90063
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90001
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90001
6361 Cottage St.
Huntington Park, California 90255
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, California 90280
Ranked School
Unranked School
Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
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.
My Fit Score
Looking for your perfect college?
Enter your preferences and profile information, and we'll show you a personalized ranking of which colleges are the best fit for you. Try it now
Best High Schools in California
Nearby Schools
Read More