Enrollment
652
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437805840
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 652
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy High School ranks #10 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437805840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy High School
John F Kennedy High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 652 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cleveland Municipal spends $21,661 per pupil, 48% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cleveland's public schools, it stands alongside Ohio Connections Academy Inc (5,191 students): John F Kennedy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 37.6:1).
Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students) and Clark School (650 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
97.9%
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
$21,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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
African American 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, John F Kennedy High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Municipal, which includes John F Kennedy High School.
$21,661
Per student
+48%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Gallagher School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Standard public school
5,191 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
Standard public school
628 students 19:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 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 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy High School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy High School is African American at 95.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy High School ranks #10 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy High School a good school?
John F Kennedy High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Cleveland Municipal?
Besides John F Kennedy High School, Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students), Clark School (650 students), and Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy (628 students). See the Cleveland Municipal district page for the complete list.
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