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John F Kennedy High School

Cedar Rapids Community School District

John F Kennedy High School

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1,714 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(319)558-2251School Website

#6

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1,714

Students

17.8:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,260

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

27

A

out of 36
Excellent
AP Courses

28

A+

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

39%

C+

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

B

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

93%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

75%

A-

Good
Math Proficiency

69%

B+

Good
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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at John F Kennedy High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at John F Kennedy High School.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – October 30, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 1

Testing window
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November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 2

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IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Alt ELPA Summative

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IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 1

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IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

ELPA21 Summative

Testing window
IA

March 29, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 2

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After John F Kennedy High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Iowa

2

Iowa State University

3

Kirkwood Community College

4

University of Northern Iowa

5

Drake University

6

Coe College

7

Mount Mercy University

8

University of Chicago

Popular Majors
1

Business

2

Biology

3

Psychology

4

Nursing

5

Engineering

6

Pre-Medicine Studies

7

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

8

Computer Science

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School Details
Address

4545 Wenig Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Phone

(319)558-2251

Website

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District

Cedar Rapids Community School District

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2026-27

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