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4300 Cutting Boulevard, Richmond, CA 94804-3399
Summary
John F. Kennedy High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 34th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 13.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
22.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 13.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,369/1,596 (14th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 752/1,596 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 740 |
| Low-Income Students | 476 (64.3%) |
| English Learners | 324 (43.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 13.8 points from last year and rose 17.1 points over the full period.
•Math +17.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
13.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,369 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 8.8 points ahead in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 15.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
22.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point math income gap is 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
28.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 11.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High ranks No. 1,369 of 1,596 in reading and No. 752 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. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math among 8 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 15.0% meet the reading standard and 20.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy High compare with other schools in Richmond?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Richmond with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RichmondHow does John F. Kennedy High compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 31 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 31 9–12 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy HighThis school | 22.7% | 13.9% |
| De Anza High | 22.7% | 25.8% |
| Leadership Public Schools: Richmond | 21.0% | 38.4% |
