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B- 4.5 Washington, US
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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
$20652
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
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
#97 Clark University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Oregon 2
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#107 Whittier College 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
#137 Seattle University 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 Oregon State University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
#176 University of Idaho 1
#182 University of Louisville 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
#212 University of New Mexico 1
#212 Washington State University 1
#219 Seattle Pacific University 1
#234 Pace University 1
#250 Regis University 1
#250 Utah State University 1
#263 Azusa Pacific University 1
#263 Montana State University 1
#285 Portland State University 1
amda college and conservatory of the performing arts, los angeles campus 1
Bellevue College 1
Boise State University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Carroll College 1
Central Washington University 1
Cornish College of the Arts 1
DigiPen Institute of Technology 1
Doane University 1
Eastern Washington University 1
Edmonds Community College 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide Campus 1
Evergreen State College 1
fidm/fashion institute of design & merchandising, orange county campus 1
Grand Canyon University 1
Green River College 1
Hamline University 1
Hawaii Pacific University 1
Helena College University of Montana 1
Highline College 1
Indiana Institute of Technology 1
Ithaca College 1
Jacksonville University 1
MidAmerica Nazarene University 1
Pacific Lutheran University 1
Penn State University Park 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design 1
Rutgers University 1
Saddleback College 1
Saint Martin's University 1
Skagit Valley College 1
Spokane Community College 1
Tacoma Community College 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Portland 1
university of washington, bothell 1
university of washington, tacoma 1
Western State Colorado University 1
Western Washington University 1
Whitworth University 1
Yakima Valley College 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2020 2014-2017 2014-2015 Total
All schools 36 31 33 13
#4 Stanford University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#10 California Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 2
#15 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 admitted 1 + 2
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#25 University of Southern California 1 admitted 1
#25 New York University 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 admitted 1 + 2
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#34 University of Rochester 1 +admitted 1
#36 Boston College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 + 2
#38 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#42 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#49 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#51 Purdue University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#53 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1
#53 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1
#55 University of Washington 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#55 Santa Clara University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#55 Pepperdine University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#55 University of Miami 1 admitted 1
#62 George Washington University 1 admitted 1
#66 Texas A&M University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#66 Brigham Young University 1 + 1
#66 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Michigan State University 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#76 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#76 American University 1 +admitted 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1 admitted 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#86 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Texas Christian University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#97 Clark University 1 admitted 1
#97 University of San Diego 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#105 University of Utah 1 admitted 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#105 University of Oregon 2 admitted 1 +admitted 3
#105 Drexel University 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#105 University of Arizona 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#112 Creighton University 1 +admitted 1
#112 Loyola University Chicago 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#121 Chapman University 1 admitted 1
#121 Arizona State University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#127 University of Oklahoma 1 admitted 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1 admitted 1
#137 Seattle University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#143 Duquesne University 1 +admitted 1
#151 San Diego State University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#151 Oregon State University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
Penn State University Park 1 admitted 1 + 2
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
University of Colorado Boulder 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
Rutgers University 1 admitted 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2020 2014-2017 2014-2015 Total
All schools 1 0 3 2
#29 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1
#35 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1
#37 Occidental College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#40 Whitman College 1 + 1 + 2

Academics

AP

(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 S. 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 latest tuition for Kennedy Catholic High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kennedy Catholic High School in 2024 is $20,652 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few 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 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 to start with an application with 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.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Kennedy Catholic High School?
Yes, here are few: John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, Shorewood Christian School and Seattle Christian Schools.

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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