Kennedy Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 905 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,104
Acceptance rate: 86%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 6 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Kennedy Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kennedy Catholic High School
9	222
10	241
11	221
12	221

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1966

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

Encounters Christ. Pursue Excellence. Lead with Love.

Student Body

Total Students

905 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

86%

Average Class Size

23 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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Number of AP Courses

23 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP 2-D Art and DesignAP Art History

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB/BC

AP Computer Science AAP Computer Science Principles

AP DrawingAP Environmental Science

AP Language & CompositionAP Literature & Composition

AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

AP Music TheoryAP Physics

AP Pre-CalculusAP Psychology

AP ResearchAP Seminar

AP StatisticsAP United States Government & Politics

AP US HistoryAP World History (Modern)

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 6 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,104

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% on Financial Aid

51%

Acceptance Rate

86%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Mr. Julian Franco

Admissions Associate

Casey Fredricksen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Colors

White, Navy Blue, Scarlet

School Mascot

Lance

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

42 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Anti-Sexist Intersectional Feminism ClubArt Club

Band CouncilBlack Student Union

Chess ClubChoir Council

Color GuardDance Yourself Club

Debate ClubEnvironmental Club

Esports TeamFilipino American Student Union

Film ClubForefront

Hiking ClubHistory Club

Human Relations ClubIMAGO (Yearbook)

Intramural SportsIrish Heritage Club

Karaoke ClubKnitting Club

Knowledge BowlKOOCS

Lady LancersLancers Against Cancer

Lancers for Faith and FreedomLatinx Student Union

Math Competition ClubOne Body

Peace and JusticePoetry Club

Praise BandRobotics

Saint Vincent de PaulScience Club

Skiing & SnowboardingStudents for Life

Thespian SocietyThrift Club

Touring CompanyUkulele Club

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School Notes

Kennedy Catholic High School is a four-year Archdiocesan co-ed Catholic high school open to students of all backgrounds and faiths.
It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of leaners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.
We are a school of teachers, learners, parents, and partners focused on the goal of adapting to each student's particular capacities, needs, interests, and passions and supporting them to reach their fullest potential.
It is because we embrace a comprehensive vision of diversity that innovation, student-centered instruction, academic excellence, and collaboration with the entire community is possible.

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, Aquinas Honorscourses, AP program 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 cultivate a diverse community of leaners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kennedy Catholic High School cost?

Kennedy Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $22,104 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Kennedy Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Kennedy Catholic High School is 86%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

Does Kennedy Catholic High School offer a summer program?

Yes, Kennedy Catholic High School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Kennedy Catholic High School offer?

Kennedy Catholic High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Drill Team, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Kennedy Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Washington for most sports offered.

What is Kennedy Catholic High School's ranking?

Kennedy Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Kennedy Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Kennedy Catholic High School is Jan. 6 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 6 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

School Open

October 19, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed

November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Closed

January 18, 2027 (Monday)

School Closed

February 15, 2027 (Monday)

School Closed

March 25, 2027 (Thursday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $22,298 for elementary schools and $24,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Seattle, WA is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).