J F Kennedy High
Winston Salem, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 6–12 · Magnet
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 60.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | C |
| School performance score | 47 | 51 | 60 |
| School achievement score | 44.3 | 43.4 | 52.8 |
| Reading and math | 25% | 25.1% | 43% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 24.1% | 24% | 27% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 75.7% | 80.8% | 84% |
| English learner progress | Not reported | 6.5% | Not reported |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 17.5% | 18.8% | 24.1% |
| School growth score | 59.5 | 80 | 87.7 |
| Growth status | NotMet | Met | Exceeded |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
3.279 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 56.150 | 75.410 | 3.279 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
144.26 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 128.34 | 68.85 | 144.26 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 599 | 308 |
| Suspended out of school | 10.7% · 64 | 4.9% · 15 |
| Suspended in school | 14.2% · 85 | 6.8% · 21 |
| Expelled | 0.3% · 2 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
309 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino48.5%
White12.0%
Black or African American33.0%
Asian0.6%
Two or More Races5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370150002194
- District
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Primarily virtual
- Enrollment
- 309 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.2
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24