John F. Kennedy High
La Palma, CA · Anaheim Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
297th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
8281 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101Official website ↗NCES ID 060263000177Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy High 297th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2015 to 81th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 497 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,024 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.3% | 46.1% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| Asian | 33.4% | 32.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 23.5% | 13.3% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 4.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 3.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.21M in zip 90623 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than John F. Kennedy High
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What school district is John F. Kennedy High in?
John F. Kennedy High is part of the Anaheim Union High district in La Palma, California.
Is John F. Kennedy High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy High 297th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John F. Kennedy High?
Hispanic 46%, Asian 32%, White 13%, Two or more races 4% (2,024 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John F. Kennedy High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90623 is $1.21M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.