John F. Kennedy High School is one of two public high schools located in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. Named after former president John F. Kennedy, it was opened in 1965 due to the rapid growth of Bloomington at the time.
Serving 1,610 students in grades 9-12, Kennedy Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kennedy Senior High School's student population of 1,610 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Kennedy Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Senior High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1156 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
38%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Senior High School's ranking?
Kennedy Senior High School is ranked #1156 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kennedy Senior High School often compared to?
Kennedy Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennedy Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kennedy Senior High School is 79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kennedy Senior High School?
1,610 students attend Kennedy Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kennedy Senior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Senior High School?
Kennedy Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Senior High School offer ?
Kennedy Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Senior High School part of?
Kennedy Senior High School is part of Bloomington ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District.
In what neighborhood is Kennedy Senior High School located?
Kennedy Senior High School is located in the East Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in East Bloomington.
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