John F Kennedy High School

Summary:

John F. Kennedy High School is a public school in Cleveland, Ohio, serving 585 students in grades 6-12. The school is part of the Cleveland Municipal School District, which is ranked 692 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

John F. Kennedy High School faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 95.9% African American, well above the state average. Academically, the school's performance on state tests is far below the state and district averages, with only 4.6% of students proficient or better in Geometry, compared to 39.8% statewide and 9.9% in the district. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined, from 75.5% in 2019-2020 to 59.6% in 2023-2024, which is much lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a high rate of chronic absenteeism, reaching 90.2% in the 2023-2024 school year.

In comparison, the nearby Luther E. Ball (CHJCF) school, which is part of the Buckeye United School District, has a higher percentage of white students (19.85%) and a lower percentage of African American students (69.47%) than John F. Kennedy High School. However, Luther E. Ball (CHJCF) also has a lower academic performance and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (97.71%). Despite the relatively high spending per student at John F. Kennedy High School, the school's challenges suggest that the issue may not be a lack of funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources to address the school's unique needs.

Detail:

Public 6-12

15111 Miles Ave
Cleveland, OH 44128-7050

(216) 838-5200

District: Cleveland Municipal

SchoolDigger Rank:
842^nd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,019

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John F Kennedy High School ranks worse than 97.5% of high schools in Ohio. It also ranks last among 27 ranked high schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.33. (See more...)

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

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 John F Kennedy High School has the largest high school student body size in the Cleveland Municipal School District. Racial makeup is: African American (95.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), White (1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School is 14.7, which is the 11^th best among 27 high schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District. (See more...)

Compare John F Kennedy High School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F Kennedy High School is $16,019. 18 high schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F Kennedy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks John F Kennedy High School 842^nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See John F Kennedy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cleveland Municipal:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Municipal 692^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John F Kennedy High School

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Rank History for all students at John F Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	1.93	808^th	836	3.3%
2021	8.32	730^th	819	10.9%
2022	4.67	781^st	836	6.6%
2023	5.16	803^rd	867	7.4%
2024	3.33	842^nd	864	2.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at John F Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.83	398^th	614	35.2%
2024	29.74	429^th	598	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	3.48	729^th	758	3.8%
2019	2.22	756^th	779	3.0%
2021	8.40	707^th	763	7.3%
2022	5.27	727^th	773	6.0%
2023	5.83	755^th	805	6.2%
2024	1.63	813^th	822	1.1%

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Rank History for Female students at John F Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	0.50	744^th	751	0.9%
2019	1.22	762^nd	781	2.4%
2021	2.96	741^st	775	4.4%
2022	3.72	737^th	794	7.2%
2023	3.40	771^st	813	5.2%
2024	1.05	791^st	798	0.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at John F Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	34.29	421^st	628	33.0%
2021	32.16	412^th	596	30.9%
2022	37.46	343^rd	606	43.4%

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Rank History for Male students at John F Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.49	740^th	763	3.0%
2019	1.77	772^nd	792	2.5%
2021	4.50	732^nd	778	5.9%
2022	2.63	773^rd	808	4.3%
2023	3.70	776^th	819	5.3%
2024	2.23	793^rd	816	2.8%

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Rank History for African American students at John F Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	11.99	257^th	279	7.9%
2019	8.65	285^th	303	5.9%
2021	18.42	242^nd	284	14.8%
2022	17.57	257^th	306	16.0%
2023	18.80	256^th	323	20.7%
2024	8.30	303^rd	318	4.7%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John F Kennedy High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	1	117	0	0	0	118
2016	0	159	0	0	0	159
2017	0	229	2	0	1	232
2018	0	257	4	0	0	261
2019	2	265	1	0	2	270
2020	4	315	1	0	5	325
2021	7	532	7	0	7	553
2022	9	674	15	0	8	706
2023	8	561	7	1	8	585
2024	6	590	18	1	4	619

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	118	n/a	n/a	0
2016	159	18.0	8.8	0
2017	232	20.0	11.6	n/a
2018	261	23.0	11.3	n/a
2019	270	19.0	14.2	n/a
2020	325	23.0	14.1	n/a
2021	553	36.0	15.3	n/a
2022	706	41.0	17.2	n/a
2023	585	45.0	13.0	n/a
2024	619	42.0	14.7	n/a

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	118	n/a	n/a	0
2016	159	18.0	8.8	0
2017	232	20.0	11.6	n/a
2018	261	23.0	11.3	n/a
2019	270	19.0	14.2	n/a
2020	325	23.0	14.1	n/a
2021	553	36.0	15.3	n/a
2022	706	41.0	17.2	n/a
2023	585	45.0	13.0	n/a
2024	619	42.0	14.7	n/a

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 School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,773
2022	$13,753
2023	$16,901
2024	$16,019

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F Kennedy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 808^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 803^rd of 867 High schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (John F Kennedy High School)	34.1	30.5	3.6%
End of Course American Government (Cleveland Municipal)	53.2	47.9	5.3%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (John F Kennedy High School)	19.4	30.9	11.5%
End of Course American History (Cleveland Municipal)	53.3	44.6	8.7%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (John F Kennedy High School)	16.7	23.6	6.9%
End of Course Biology (Cleveland Municipal)	47.2	35.8	11.4%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (John F Kennedy High School)	13.5	18.2	4.7%
End of Course English II (Cleveland Municipal)	37.9	33	4.9%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (John F Kennedy High School)	8.3	3.8	4.5%
End of Course Geometry (Cleveland Municipal)	18	10.8	7.2%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (John F Kennedy High School)	4.2	4	0.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Cleveland Municipal)	26.1	21.9	4.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	270	585	116.7%
African American	265	561	111.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	8	300%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%

Schools Near John F Kennedy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
John F Kennedy High School	Public	6-12	15111 Miles Ave	Cleveland	44128	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-5200	619	42	14.7		6 (1.0%)	590 (95.3%)	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	3.3	842^nd of 864 public high schools	2.5%		5.2	803^rd of 867 public high schools	7.4%	39		15.1	16.4			14.7	9.5	4.6	4.9	$16,019
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3845 E 131st St	Cleveland	44120	Cuyahoga County	Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 259-9009	59	6	10.0		4 (6.8%)	50 (84.7%)	5 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.7	776^th of 864 public high schools	10.2%					(n/a)			27.3			25.0	29.4	4.2	0.0	$8,565
T2 Honors Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	18450 S Miles Rd	Warrensville Heights	44128	Cuyahoga County	T2 Honors Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 644-6338	93	11	8.4	79.6%	4 (4.3%)	88 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	29.4	621^st of 864 public high schools	28.1%		13.7	709^th of 867 public high schools	18.2%	88	38.5	68.0	72.0	30.8	38.5	27.8	46.2	0.0	38.5	$13,208
John Adams College & Career Academy	Public	9-12	3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Cleveland	44105	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-4050	450	32	14.0		11 (2.4%)	424 (94.2%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3.8	829^th of 864 public high schools	4.1%		5.2	802^nd of 867 public high schools	7.5%	27		27.2	25.0			4.7	15.0	1.8	8.1	$16,392
Shaker Hts High School	Public	9-12	15911 Aldersyde Dr	Shaker Heights	44120	Cuyahoga County	Shaker Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 295-4200	1,474	109	13.5	32.8%	539 (36.6%)	717 (48.6%)	66 (4.5%)	46 (3.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (7.0%)	53.9	416^th of 864 public high schools	51.9%		54.7	403^rd of 867 public high schools	53.5%	13		80.4	69.5			62.7	66.8	41.5	50.0	$22,019
Warrensville Heights High School	Public	9-12	4270 Northfield Rd	Warrensville Heights	44128	Cuyahoga County	Warrensville Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 752-8585	622	47	13.2		6 (1.0%)	592 (95.2%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.6%)	22.7	656^th of 864 public high schools	24.1%		12.1	727^th of 867 public high schools	16.1%	71		47.9	42.6			41.9	44.1	20.0	51.4	$18,852
Maple Heights High School	Public	9-12	1 Mustang Way	Maple Heights	44137	Cuyahoga County	Maple Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 438-6400	1,017	58	17.5		23 (2.3%)	921 (90.6%)	28 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.0%)	18.8	674^th of 864 public high schools	22.0%		15.2	692^nd of 867 public high schools	20.2%	18		47.7	59.2			33.5	38.0	15.7	19.5	$14,887
Garfield Heights High School	Public	9-12	4900 Turney Rd	Garfield Heights	44125	Cuyahoga County	Garfield Heights City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 662-2800	1,084	58	18.6		98 (9.0%)	890 (82.1%)	29 (2.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.7%)	14.8	698^th of 864 public high schools	19.2%		14.3	703^rd of 867 public high schools	18.9%	5		51.5	42.6			24.3	42.6	10.4	17.7	$16,270
North Shore High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4744 Turney Rd	Garfield Heights	44125	Cuyahoga County	North Shore High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 862-9719	236	7	33.7		50 (21.2%)	166 (70.3%)	16 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	4.5	815^th of 864 public high schools	5.7%					(n/a)		19.2	27.5			18.8	12.9	5.7	8.9	$8,597
Randall Park High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4836 Northfield Rd	North Randall	44128	Cuyahoga County	Randall Park High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 243-5034	142	6	23.2		0 (0.0%)	142 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.8	830^th of 864 public high schools	3.9%		2.8	849^th of 867 public high schools	2.1%	19		13.8	7.5			4.5	19.2	8.3	7.7	$8,782

Frequently Asked Questions about John F Kennedy High School

How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 619 students attended John F Kennedy High School.

What is the racial makeup of John F Kennedy High School?

Students at John F Kennedy High School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What district is John F Kennedy High School in?

Cleveland Municipal

Is John F Kennedy High School a good school?

John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Ohio high schools.

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