Enrollment
1,273
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fremont, 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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061440001672
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- 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 #1 of 7 high schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Kennedy High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Kennedy High
John F. Kennedy High is a large high school in Fremont, California, enrolling 1,273 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,273 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 546 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fremont Unified spends $12,515 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fremont's high schools, it stands alongside American High (2,618 students): John F. Kennedy High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 27:1).
Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students) and Irvington High (2,157 students) alongside John F. Kennedy High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John F. Kennedy High compares
John F. Kennedy High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,273 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,273
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
White 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, John F. Kennedy High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Unified, which includes John F. Kennedy High.
$12,515
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 52.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John F. Kennedy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Fremont
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
American High
Standard public school
2,618 students 27:1 students per teacher
Irvington High
Standard public school
2,157 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,957 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mission San Jose High
Standard public school
1,794 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Robertson High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
169 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Young Adult Program
Special-education school
48 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy High
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High has 1,273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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?
33.6% 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 Asian at 40.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F. Kennedy High rank among high schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Fremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is John F. Kennedy High a good school?
John F. Kennedy High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides John F. Kennedy High, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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