John F Kennedy Memorial High School
School Notes Overview:
As an archdiocesan high school our mission is to provide a quality Catholic education to all students. We are dedicated to foster their relationship with God, educating the whole person, and inspiring a life-long commitment to learning and service. Our Catholic School community fosters the faith development of young people by providing effective religious education, prayer and worship opportunities, retreats and service programs. Students best learn Christ-centered truths and values when the entire curriculum and life of the school models and promotes those truths and values. We provide a safe, physically comfortable environment which enables students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners. ...
School Overview:
John F Kennedy Memorial High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Differneces | ||
| Year Founded | 1966 | ||
| County | King County, WA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 866 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 37% | 27% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 213 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 233 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 232 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 188 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 22 | ||
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,000 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | ||
| Head of School | Mike Prato | ||
| Admissions Director | Jim Mesick | ||
| Admissions Associate | Lisa Jandusay | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 15 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Drill Team | Football | ||
| Golf | Gymnastics | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- As an archdiocesan high school our mission is to provide a quality Catholic education to all students. We are dedicated to foster their relationship with God, educating the whole person, and inspiring a life-long commitment to learning and service. Our Catholic School community fosters the faith development of young people by providing effective religious education, prayer and worship opportunities, retreats and service programs. Students best learn Christ-centered truths and values when the entire curriculum and life of the school models and promotes those truths and values. We provide a safe, physically comfortable environment which enables students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98168) | School Zip (98168) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,198 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 21% | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $41,097 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.7 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 50 years old | 38 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98168) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Explorer West Middle School - 89 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Seattle Urban Academy - 27 students - 4.7 mi. away - view location
- The Red Learning Center - 4 students - 5.6 mi. away - view location
- Maxine Mimms High School - 27 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
- Seattle Lutheran High School - 176 students - 6.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Burien, King County, Zip 98168
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