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John F. Kennedy High

La Palma, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
kennedyhigh.org8281 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623(714) 220-4101
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

495 students tested

73.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 71.4% did.

  • Exceeded41.4%
  • Met32.1%
  • Nearly met15.2%
  • Not met11.3%

Math

493 students tested

39.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 46.1% did.

  • Exceeded21.7%
  • Met18.1%
  • Nearly met22.7%
  • Not met37.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,1292,073
Suspended in or out of school3.2% · 692.4% · 50
Suspensions9854
Violence with injury10
Violence without injury5031
Weapons31
Drugs3620
Defiance only10
Other72

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,2732,018
Suspended out of school2.8% · 643.4% · 69
Suspended in school<0.1% · 10.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

18.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,0862,030
Chronically absent18.0% · 37618.9% · 384

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

2,024 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino46.1%
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White13.3%
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Black or African American3.8%
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Asian32.1%
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Two or More Races4.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060263000177

District
Anaheim Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
2,024 students
Teachers (FTE)
84.3

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