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Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation C
Academics B-
Extracurriculars A
Community A
Reviews B-
The mission of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is to prepare our students to take their place in the world as articulate and wellinformed Christian men and women. Through a comprehensive program that seeks the fullest development of mind, body, and spirit, the Kennedy graduate will be prepared to accept the challenges of proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ, building communities of faith, and engaging in service to others. Our goal as teachers and parents is to create students who are successful not only in the classroom, but also in life.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$20,652
Enrollment
818
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
86%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:13
AP
14
Average SAT Score
1102
Average ACT Score
23.7
Class Size
19
Boarding %
10

Matriculation

(2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1

Academics

AP Courses

(14)
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Calculus BC
Statistics
Psychology
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Calculus BC
Statistics
Psychology
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
Physics 1
Computer Science Principles
World History
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Seminar
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Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(36)
ART CLUB
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
BAND COUNCIL
BLACK STUDENT UNION
CHOIR COUNCIL COLOR GUARD
CHEER
ART CLUB
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
BAND COUNCIL
BLACK STUDENT UNION
CHOIR COUNCIL COLOR GUARD
CHEER
CHESS CLUB
DANCE YOURSELF CLUB
DEBATE
ESPORTS
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
FILIPINO AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (FASA)
HIKING CLUB
HISTORY CLUB
HUMAN RELATIONS CLUB
IMAGO (Yearbook)
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL
KARAOKE CLUB
KNIT WITS (KNITTING CLUB)
KNOWLEDGE BOWL
KOOCS
LADY LANCERS
LANCERS AGAINST CANCER
LANCERS FAITH AND FREEDOM CLUB
LATINX STUDENT UNION
MATH COMPETITION - AMC (AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION)
PEACE & JUSTICE CLUB
POETRY CLUB
PRAISE BAND
ROBOTICS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CLUB
SCIENCE CLUB SKIING & SNOWBOARDING ENTHUSIASTS CLUB
STUDENTS FOR LIFE
THESPIAN SOCIETY
TOURING COMPANY
UKULELE CLUB
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Arts

(17)
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Acting
Jazz
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Acting
Jazz
Playwriting
Singing
Vocal
3D Design
Digital Photography
Drawing
Film
Game Design
Painting
Printmaking
Tech Theater
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Contact Info

https://www.kennedyhs.org/int
140 S 140th St, Burien, WA 98168-3496
206-957-9757
int@kennedyhs.org
Washington

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1966
Campus Size: 20 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr., IELTS
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Frequently Ask Questions about Kennedy Catholic High School

Tell me a bit about Kennedy Catholic High School.
Kennedy Catholic High School is Co-ed private day school located in Washington, US. It was founded 1966 , and currently has about 818 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.kennedyhs.org/int.
Does Kennedy Catholic High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kennedy Catholic High School is offering 14 AP courses.

Kennedy Catholic High School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Kennedy Catholic High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021, some students attended University of California: Los Angeles, New York University, University of Southern California, University of California: Santa Barbara and University of California: Irvine.
What is the application requirement for Kennedy Catholic High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kennedy Catholic High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Kennedy Catholic High School?
The day tuition for Kennedy Catholic High School in 2024 is $20,652 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at int@kennedyhs.org .
Where is Kennedy Catholic High School located?
Kennedy Catholic High School is located in the State of Washington of USA.
How popular is Kennedy Catholic High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kennedy Catholic High School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Kennedy Catholic High School has been favorited by 9 users.
How do I complete an application for Kennedy Catholic High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kennedy Catholic High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kennedy Catholic High School’s official site: https://www.kennedyhs.org/int or call them at 206-957-9757.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Kennedy Catholic High School?
Yes, here are few: Seattle Christian Schools, Shorewood Christian School and John F. Kennedy Catholic High School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Kennedy Catholic High School?
The overall rating for Kennedy Catholic High School is B-.

The section ratings of Kennedy Catholic High School are:
C for Matriculation
B- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

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