John F. Kennedy High
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades 9-12
1,290th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
John F. Kennedy High ranking
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy High 1,290th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2015 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
John F. Kennedy High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 140 students tested
John F. Kennedy High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 825 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.3% | 74.7% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| Black | 28.5% | 15.9% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Asian | 7.0% | 5.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near John F. Kennedy High
Typical home value $582K in zip 94804 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near John F. Kennedy High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Summit Public School K2Contra Costa County Office of Education · 0.9 mi away · charter1,156th of 1,528
ELA 31% · Math 15% - 4John Henry HighSBE - John Henry High · 1.6 mi away · charter950th of 1,528
ELA 30% · Math 32% - 4Invictus Academy of RichmondContra Costa County Office of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter956th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 19% - 1Greenwood AcademyWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.8 mi away1,494th of 1,528
ELA 4% · Math 1% - 7Leadership Public Schools: RichmondWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter536th of 1,528
ELA 56% · Math 34% - 3Richmond HighWest Contra Costa Unified · 2.1 mi away1,116th of 1,528
ELA 40% · Math 9% - 6El Cerrito HighWest Contra Costa Unified · 2.3 mi away750th of 1,528
ELA 45% · Math 30% - 10Albany HighAlbany City Unified · 2.8 mi away44th of 1,528
ELA 83% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John F. Kennedy High in?
John F. Kennedy High is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is John F. Kennedy High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy High 1,290th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John F. Kennedy High?
Hispanic 75%, Black 16%, Asian 5%, White 1% (825 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John F. Kennedy High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94804 is $582K 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.