Enrollment
681
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
John F Kennedy High School
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336000367
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #25 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy High School ranks #25 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy High School
John F Kennedy High School is a higher-need, large high school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 681 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, John F Kennedy High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Colorado schools and 35% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside John F Kennedy High School.
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 School compares
John F Kennedy High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.3%
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
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 10.7%
Asian 7.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, John F Kennedy High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes John F Kennedy High School.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~681 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy High School
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has 681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School is 10.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% lower 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 School?
65.5% of students at John F Kennedy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy High School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy High School ranks #25 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy High School a good school?
John F Kennedy High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides John F Kennedy High School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.
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