- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061440001672
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
John F. Kennedy High shrank from 1,347 students in 2022-23 to 1,273 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 061440001672 · Fremont, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,273 enr · 20.2:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
John F. Kennedy High shrank from 1,347 students in 2022-23 to 1,273 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 62.3 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
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy High
1,273 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy High reports 1,273 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy High compares
John F. Kennedy High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,157
- 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
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 (~1,273 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,347 (2022-23) → 1,273 (2023-24), down 74.
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.