John F. Kennedy Catholic High School

140 S 140th St, Burien, WA, 98168-0981
Tel: (206)246-0500
Grades: 9 - 12 | 887 students
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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 rich academic program which enables students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners.

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John F. Kennedy Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1966
Student Body
Total Students 887 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 46% (WA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 45%
Average Class Size 19 students
Number of AP Courses 3 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 13
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,000
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,500
Acceptance Rate 86%
Admissions Director Ms. Sarah Dahleen
Admissions Associate Ms. Karen Ginther
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Drill Team Football
Golf Gymnastics
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Wrestling

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  • Kennedy Catholic High School offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum that meets the diverse learning needs of all students. Our school program includes University partnership courses, the Mother Theresa program for students with learning differences and English as a Foreign Language for international students. It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to graduate leaders following Christ in a school community the is accessible, diverse and committed to pursuing the fullest potential of every student.

    • Profile last updated: 04/11/2013

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