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11254 Gothic Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344-3709
Summary
John F. Kennedy High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 36.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 576/1,596 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 415/1,596 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,152 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,550 (72.0%) |
| English Learners | 95 (4.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John F. Kennedy High compare within the district?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 68 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High ranks No. 576 of 1,596 in reading and No. 415 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John F. Kennedy High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 77 in reading and No. 43 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.8% meet the reading standard and 31.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy High compare with other schools in Granada Hills?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Granada Hills with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Granada HillsHow does John F. Kennedy High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 152 in reading and No. 104 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy HighThis school | 36.3% | 59.8% |
| Jane Addams Continuation | 21.4% | 20.7% |
| Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences | 22.2% | 64.0% |
