John F. Kennedy High
Sacramento, CA · Sacramento City Unified · Grades 9-12
1,075th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
John F. Kennedy High ranking
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy High 1,075th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
John F. Kennedy High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 385 students tested
John F. Kennedy High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,888 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 34.9% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Asian | 31.5% | 25.5% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 19.0% | 19.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 13.3% | 10.1% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 7.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near John F. Kennedy High
Typical home value $639K in zip 95831 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
- 6School of Engineering & SciencesSacramento City Unified · 0.8 mi away678th of 1,528
ELA 49% · Math 30% - 2Sacramento New Technology Early College HighSacramento City Unified · 1.9 mi away · charter1,237th of 1,528
ELA 24% · Math 9% - 6River City HighWashington Unified · 2.8 mi away615th of 1,528
ELA 60% · Math 25% - 3Luther Burbank HighSacramento City Unified · 3.7 mi away1,221st of 1,528
ELA 27% · Math 9% - 6C. K. McClatchy HighSacramento City Unified · 3.8 mi away756th of 1,528
ELA 46% · Math 28% - –Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions HighSacramento City Unified · 4.1 mi away
- 4The METSacramento City Unified · 4.6 mi away · charter1,003rd of 1,528
ELA 48% · Math 10% - 1American Legion High (Continuation)Sacramento City Unified · 4.8 mi away1,493rd of 1,528
ELA 5% · Math 0%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John F. Kennedy High in?
John F. Kennedy High is part of the Sacramento City Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is John F. Kennedy High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy High 1,075th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John F. Kennedy High?
Hispanic 35%, Asian 26%, Black 19%, White 10% (1,888 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John F. Kennedy High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95831 is $639K 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.