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8281 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623-2126
Summary
John F. Kennedy High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
75.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 210/1,596 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 327/1,596 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,983 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,378 (69.5%) |
| English Learners | 149 (7.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 5.2 points over the full period.
•Math -5.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
75.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
37.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
40.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in Anaheim Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High ranks No. 210 of 1,596 in reading and No. 327 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. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 8 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 73.6% meet the reading standard and 36.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy High compare with other schools in Orange County?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 16 in reading and No. 36 in math proficiency among the 65 9–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy HighThis school | 40.9% | 75.1% |
| Anaheim High | 12.6% | 37.5% |
| Cypress High | 48.9% | 70.5% |
