John F. Kennedy High

Public, Magnet 9-12

1901 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902

(240) 740-0100

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,021

Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy High:

Elementary:	Arcola Elementary
	Bel Pre Elementary
	Brookhaven Elementary
	East Silver Spring Elementary
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	Flora M. Singer Elementary
	Forest Knolls Elementary
	Georgian Forest Elementary
	Glen Haven Elementary
	Glenallan Elementary
	Harmony Hills Elementary
	Highland Elementary
	Highland View Elementary
	Kemp Mill Elementary
	Montgomery Knolls Elementary
	New Hampshire Estates Elementary
	Oak View Elementary
	Oakland Terrace Elementary
	Pine Crest Elementary
	Piney Branch Elementary
	Rock View Elementary
	Rolling Terrace Elementary
	Sargent Shriver Elementary
	Sligo Creek Elementary
	Strathmore Elementary
	Takoma Park Elementary
	Viers Mill Elementary
	Weller Road Elementary
	Wheaton Woods Elementary
	Woodlin Elementary
Middle:	A. Mario Loiederman Middle
	Argyle Middle
	Eastern Middle
	Newport Mill Middle
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	Odessa Shannon Middle
	Parkland Middle
	Silver Spring International Middle
	Sligo Middle
	Takoma Park Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 1,854

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.1%

African American:

21.6%

White:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John F. Kennedy High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at John F. Kennedy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.1%), African American (21.6%), White (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High is 14.8, which is the 9^th best among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare John F. Kennedy High employs 125 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy High is $19,021, which is the 6^th highest among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John F. Kennedy High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John F. Kennedy High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	48.46	87^th	201	56.7%
2005	44.36	118^th	204	42.2%
2006	53.14	99^th	204	51.5%
2007	49.38	117^th	209	44.0%
2008	60.06	120^th	214	43.9%
2009	57.26	127^th	213	40.4%
2010	49.97	142^nd	220	35.5%
2011	20.87	154^th	183	15.8%
2012	36.97	135^th	187	27.8%
2013	24.31	150^th	185	18.9%
2014	49.07	150^th	231	35.1%
2015	36.48	160^th	233	31.3%
2016	36.85	150^th	233	35.6%
2018	21.96	147^th	197	25.4%
2022	25.00	166^th	225	26.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Its a great school, the teachers are very helpful. Its a good place to challenge your child and prepare them for the real world. Close Quote

Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	614	402	183	72	4	n/a	n/a	0	1275
1990	537	385	188	86	3	n/a	n/a	-1	1198
1991	488	378	208	115	4	n/a	n/a	0	1193
1992	469	425	239	148	4	n/a	n/a	0	1285
1993	447	438	238	158	3	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1994	420	459	236	164	2	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1995	363	509	199	211	4	n/a	n/a	0	1286
1996	363	509	199	211	4	n/a	n/a	0	1286
1997	325	543	196	220	5	n/a	n/a	0	1289
1998	327	534	189	231	3	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1999	321	550	194	239	5	n/a	n/a	0	1309
2000	361	584	192	299	7	n/a	n/a	0	1443
2001	346	549	174	333	9	n/a	n/a	0	1411
2002	312	624	183	420	8	n/a	n/a	0	1547
2003	312	624	183	420	8	n/a	n/a	0	1547
2004	294	646	186	436	10	n/a	n/a	0	1572
2005	263	636	173	431	6	n/a	n/a	0	1509
2006	232	611	169	458	2	n/a	n/a	0	1472
2007	225	628	167	455	4	n/a	n/a	0	1479
2008	179	640	151	474	3	n/a	n/a	0	1447
2009	161	665	169	555	2	n/a	n/a	0	1552
2010	141	669	175	570	2	n/a	n/a	0	1557
2011	116	639	157	687	3	1	43	0	1646
2012	94	662	167	711	3	2	35	0	1674
2013	87	603	146	724	1	2	31	0	1594
2014	72	570	148	769	1	1	19	0	1580
2015	81	533	133	781	2	1	23	0	1554
2016	83	499	115	824	3	0	25	0	1549
2017	82	483	112	884	2	1	29	0	1593
2018	85	492	116	1000	0	1	26	0	1720
2019	89	469	129	1062	2	1	29	0	1781
2020	97	452	124	1116	2	0	26	0	1817
2021	93	416	117	1137	3	0	22	0	1788
2022	89	414	100	1147	4	0	22	0	1776
2023	77	399	86	1241	2	0	21	1	1827
2024	82	400	76	1263	3	0	28	2	1854

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Kennedy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1275	70.5	18.0	n/a
1990	1198	68.5	17.4	3.4
1991	1193	67.0	17.8	4.7
1992	1285	72.0	17.8	10.9
1993	1284	73.7	17.4	10.9
1994	1281	70.3	18.2	13.7
1995	1286	81.2	15.8	14.2
1996	1286	81.2	15.8	14.2
1997	1289	80.9	15.9	16.6
1998	1284	78.2	16.4	17.9
1999	1309	78.3	16.7	20.1
2000	1443	89.7	16.1	20.8
2001	1411	92.0	15.3	22.7
2002	1547	89.4	17.3	25.7
2003	1547	89.4	17.3	25.7
2004	1572	105.4	14.9	23.5
2005	1509	100.0	15.1	27.1
2006	1472	94.0	15.7	26.8
2007	1479	103.3	14.3	30.8
2008	1447	102.8	14.1	36.5
2009	1552	99.6	15.6	41.5
2010	1557	99.8	15.6	44.3
2011	1646	98.4	16.7	44.8
2012	1674	98.4	17.0	48.3
2013	1594	102.4	15.5	52
2014	1580	102.2	15.4	54.2
2015	1554	101.0	15.3	54.7
2016	1549	100.0	15.4	48.9
2017	1593	103.6	15.3	52.3
2018	1720	110.7	15.5	47
2019	1781	122.2	14.5	50.2
2020	1817	125.0	14.5	47.2
2021	1788	128.2	13.9	59.9
2022	1776	124.5	14.2	67.6
2023	1827	122.7	14.8	76.8
2024	1854	125.0	14.8	57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F. Kennedy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1275	70.5	18.0	n/a
1990	1198	68.5	17.4	3.4
1991	1193	67.0	17.8	4.7
1992	1285	72.0	17.8	10.9
1993	1284	73.7	17.4	10.9
1994	1281	70.3	18.2	13.7
1995	1286	81.2	15.8	14.2
1996	1286	81.2	15.8	14.2
1997	1289	80.9	15.9	16.6
1998	1284	78.2	16.4	17.9
1999	1309	78.3	16.7	20.1
2000	1443	89.7	16.1	20.8
2001	1411	92.0	15.3	22.7
2002	1547	89.4	17.3	25.7
2003	1547	89.4	17.3	25.7
2004	1572	105.4	14.9	23.5
2005	1509	100.0	15.1	27.1
2006	1472	94.0	15.7	26.8
2007	1479	103.3	14.3	30.8
2008	1447	102.8	14.1	36.5
2009	1552	99.6	15.6	41.5
2010	1557	99.8	15.6	44.3
2011	1646	98.4	16.7	44.8
2012	1674	98.4	17.0	48.3
2013	1594	102.4	15.5	52
2014	1580	102.2	15.4	54.2
2015	1554	101.0	15.3	54.7
2016	1549	100.0	15.4	48.9
2017	1593	103.6	15.3	52.3
2018	1720	110.7	15.5	47
2019	1781	122.2	14.5	50.2
2020	1817	125.0	14.5	47.2
2021	1788	128.2	13.9	59.9
2022	1776	124.5	14.2	67.6
2023	1827	122.7	14.8	76.8
2024	1854	125.0	14.8	57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John F. Kennedy High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$845 (5.1%)	$15,753 (94.9%)	$16,598
2020	$870 (5.2%)	$15,926 (94.8%)	$16,795
2021	$640 (3.6%)	$17,008 (96.4%)	$17,648
2022	$1,765 (9.8%)	$16,162 (90.2%)	$17,927
2023	$1,378 (7.2%)	$17,643 (92.8%)	$19,021

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1781	1827	2.6%
African American	469	399	14.9%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	129	86	33.3%
Hispanic	1062	1241	16.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	89	77	13.5%
Two or More Races	29	21	27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	76.8%	26.6%

Schools Near John F. Kennedy High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John F. Kennedy High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1901 Randolph Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-0100	1,854	125	14.8	57.0%	82 (4.4%)	400 (21.6%)	1,263 (68.1%)	76 (4.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (1.5%)								(n/a)		37.5	37.5		$19,021	$1,378	$17,643
MCPS Transitions School	Public	12	11721 Kemp Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5900	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thomas Edison High School of Technology	Public	9-12	12501 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2000	0	31	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wheaton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12401 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 321-3400	2,747	168	16.4	52.9%	264 (9.6%)	531 (19.3%)	1,585 (57.7%)	287 (10.4%)	4 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	72 (2.6%)	40.6	84^th of 146 public high schools	42.5%					(n/a)	6.3	51.4	51.4	6.3	$16,637	$1,267	$15,370
Springbrook High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Valley Brook Dr	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-3800	1,874	117	15.9	58.3%	77 (4.1%)	690 (36.8%)	859 (45.8%)	185 (9.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	53 (2.8%)	34.2	110^th of 146 public high schools	24.7%					(n/a)	5.2	49.8	49.8	5.2	$17,441	$1,189	$16,252
Northwood High	Public, Magnet	9-12	919 University Blvd W	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6950	1,745	129	13.5	60.1%	179 (10.3%)	409 (23.4%)	1,032 (59.1%)	68 (3.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (2.7%)								(n/a)		47.5	47.5		$18,339	$1,371	$16,968
Albert Einstein High	Public, Magnet	9-12	11135 Newport Mill Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2700	2,024	141	14.3	42.5%	443 (21.9%)	320 (15.8%)	1,020 (50.4%)	126 (6.2%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	90 (4.4%)								(n/a)		54.3	54.3		$17,177	$1,080	$16,097
James Hubert Blake High	Public	9-12	300 Norwood Rd	Silver Spring	20905	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1400	1,809	108	16.7	51.2%	198 (10.9%)	725 (40.1%)	627 (34.7%)	180 (10.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (3.7%)								(n/a)		48.5	48.5		$16,867	$1,018	$15,849
Montgomery Blair High	Public, Magnet	9-12	51 University Blvd E	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-7200	3,261	195	16.7	42.7%	710 (21.8%)	800 (24.5%)	1,241 (38.1%)	337 (10.3%)	4 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	143 (4.4%)	40.9	82^nd of 146 public high schools	43.8%		35.9	97^th of 127 public high schools	23.6%	15	5.3	56.0	56.0	5.3	$16,917	$1,018	$15,898
Rockville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Baltimore Rd	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6600	1,538	108	14.2	44.1%	351 (22.8%)	223 (14.5%)	703 (45.7%)	182 (11.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	71 (4.6%)								(n/a)		66.8	66.8		$19,724	$1,404	$18,321

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Students at John F. Kennedy High are 68% Hispanic, 22% African American, 4% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,854 students attended John F. Kennedy High.

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