John F. Kennedy High School
John F. Kennedy High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Anaheim Union High
John F. Kennedy High School is located in La Palma, CA and is one of 15 high schools in Anaheim Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2357 students in grades 9-12.
John F. Kennedy High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John F. Kennedy High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
John F. Kennedy High School had an API growth score of 860 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. John F. Kennedy High School's 2012 base score was 846 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, John F. Kennedy High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John F. Kennedy High School's students and teachers. more
John F. Kennedy High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John F. Kennedy High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
John F. Kennedy High School had an API growth score of 860 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. John F. Kennedy High School's 2012 base score was 846 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, John F. Kennedy High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John F. Kennedy High School's students and teachers. more
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2357
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, John F. Kennedy High School had 28% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Asian/Pacific Islander
34%
Hispanic
31%
White
23%
Two or More Races
6%
Black
5%
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Anaheim Union High District Spending
$9,108Per Pupil
The Anaheim Union High spends $9,108 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 31% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Anaheim Union High District
26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, John F. Kennedy High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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