- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Palma, CA
John F. Kennedy High
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060263000177
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in La Palma · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in La Palma, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
John F. Kennedy High held near 2,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.3 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 060263000177 · La Palma, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,983 enr · 21.1:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
John F. Kennedy High held near 2,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.3 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- Loara High
Loara High
1,539 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy High reports 1,983 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy High compares
John F. Kennedy High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,983
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Asian 31.4%
White 13.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, John F. Kennedy High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F. Kennedy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loara High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,983 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy High
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High has 1,983 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Palma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,080 (2022-23) → 2,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy High?
44.1% of students at John F. Kennedy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy High?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in La Palma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F. Kennedy High rank among public schools in La Palma?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in La Palma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Palma on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides John F. Kennedy High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.