John F. Kennedy High School
School Overview
John F. Kennedy High School is a public Magnet school located in Silver Spring, Maryland. It is a school in Montgomery County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and 43% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,748 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 124 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,748 students are attending John F. Kennedy High School. By gender, there are 851 and 897 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
John F. Kennedy High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 753 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 398 | 185 | 213 |
| Asian | 73 | 28 | 45 |
| Black | 227 | 77 | 150 |
| White | 39 | 14 | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| in LEP Program | 55 | 26 | 29 |
| IDEA program | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 753 | 309 | 444 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 124 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for John F. Kennedy High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 95.2% of teachers are certified. 79.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 124 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 118 | 95.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 12 | 9.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 14 | 11.3% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 250 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 370,950 Households |
| Population | 1,034,771 |
| Male | 504,128 |
| Female | 539,402 |
| Child Population | 326,821 |
| Total Housing Units | 389,202 Units |
| Average House Value | $484,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,768 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% |
| Average Household Income | $108,820 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.86% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
John F. Kennedy High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 423 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 593 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 530 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at John F. Kennedy High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 423 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 386 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 593 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 530 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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