- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, 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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063255005037
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
John F. Kennedy High held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.9 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063255005037 · Richmond, CA High · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 18:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
John F. Kennedy High held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.9 → 41.8 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
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy High
740 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy High reports 740 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
African American 14.7%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, John F. Kennedy High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Similar size | 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
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Richmond High
Standard public school
1,280 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
De Anza High
Standard public school
1,047 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
Standard public school
546 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
John Henry High
Standard public school
333 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Academy
Alternative education program
200 students 14.3:1 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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy High
How many students attend John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High has 740 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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?
62.9% 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 75.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy High?
John F. Kennedy High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides John F. Kennedy High, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.