John F Kennedy High Overview &amp; Highlights Guide (2026 List)

About John F. Kennedy High

In Silver Spring, Maryland, John F. Kennedy High School is a public high school for grades 9–12. It is a school in Montgomery County Public Schools. There are about 2,500 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 18:1. This helps with structured academic instruction. About 34% of the students at John F. Kennedy High School take Advanced Placement classes and tests. The school offers a full range of classes, including AP classes. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 95% of them are minorities and 57% of them are low-income. For the 2025–2026 school year, data on academic performance shows that only about 1% of students are good at math and about 35% are good at reading. Students have access to standardized testing opportunities, including SAT and ACT, when appropriate. The neighborhood around John F. Kennedy High School is lively and has a lot of different people living there. It's also easy to get to community resources.

John F. Kennedy High Contact Information

Address

1901 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20902

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Phone

(240) 740-0100

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Website

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/kennedyhs/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 1%

Reading 35%

State average proficiency is 1% in Math and 35% in Reading.

125

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1854

Total Students

$73140

Avg. Teacher Salary

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.42%

Asian 4.1%

Hispanic 68.12%

Black 21.57%

Two+ Races 1.51%

Native Am. 0.16%

White

4.42%

Asian

4.1%

Hispanic

68.12%

Black

21.57%

Two+ Races

1.51%

Native Am.

0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1854

49.51%

918 Female

50.38%

934 Male

Student Population

1854 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

228 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The new wellness suite at John F. Kennedy High School opened in January 2026. This new space will help students with mindfulness and social-emotional issues. The school's International Baccalaureate program recently honored a group of seniors who finished their big research projects with the help of leaders from local non-profits. The athletic department is also putting on a series of community sports clinics led by varsity captains to get more kids in the Silver Spring area to play sports.

FAQ

Q1. How does John F. Kennedy High help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. John F. Kennedy High helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does John F. Kennedy High help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q3. Does John F. Kennedy High teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, John F. Kennedy High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at John F. Kennedy High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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