About Us:

Mission Statement:

Our mission at John F. Kennedy High School is to challenge all students to realize their full intellectual, emotional, and physical potential in an ever-changing global community.


Important Facts You Should Know About John F. Kennedy HS

• JFK is the only Denver Public School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate
  (IB) Middle Years Programme, grades 9 and 10 and the Diploma Programme, grades 11
  and 12.
• We had our first International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduates May 2010.
• Over 85% of the Class of 2010 were accepted to and are currently attending the college
  of their choice. A Graduate of the Class of 2010 was accepted to Harvard.
• From 2007 to 2010 our overall % of students Proficient or Advanced
  increased in Reading by 13%!
• From 2007 to 2010 our overall % of students Proficient or Advanced
  increased in Math by 9%!
• From 2007 to 2010 our overall % of students Proficient or Advanced
  increased inWriting by 10%!
• JFK’s Colorado ACT scores indicating College Readiness continue to rise.
• The JFK Class of 2010 received over 2.3 million dollars in scholarships.
• Attendance is required of all students on a daily basis. Our overall school goal is 90% or
  above for all students.
• Parent support is highly encouraged and valued. Parent Portal is a very useful tool to
  help monitor your child’s attendance and grades.
• Our Collaborative School Committee (CSC) meets once a month and has openings for
  Parent Representatives.
• Our Parent – Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2010 and
  Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
  

Brochures about the IB program

IB Folder

IB Information Sheets

New Student Registration

Registration instructions

Want a tour?

To schedule a tour of John F. Kennedy High School please call the Counseling Office at 720.423.4350

School Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plan summary.