What grades does John F. Kennedy High serve?

John F. Kennedy High is a High school serving students in Silver Spring, MD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is John F. Kennedy High located?

John F. Kennedy High is located at Silver Spring, MD in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High?

John F. Kennedy High has a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What schools are in Silver Spring, MD?

Silver Spring, MD is served by the local school district. John F. Kennedy High is one of the High schools in the area.

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John F. Kennedy High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Silver Spring, Maryland|Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, MD 20902

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Sep

Mon

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Oct

Fri

Professional DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Nov

Mon

Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Montgomery County Public Schools

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,854

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Montgomery County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

57.0%

Phone

(240)740-0100

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

48%

74th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

15%

48th percentile in MD

Graduation Rate

82%

Chronic Absenteeism

34.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

14 courses offered

503 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

1,630 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

15 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

433 test takers

Athletics

16 sports, 28 teams

446 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,158

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

136.4

93% fully certified

Counselors

8.1000004

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.11

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,456

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,211

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,837

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 27%Local 66%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$572,410

-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr

Washington, DC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Uninsured residents

9.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

23,403

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

21,169

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

6,877 (32%)

Autism

4,408 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

3,709 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

2,101 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

656 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

590 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,880

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

No School

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Event

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Professional Day

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Teacher Workday

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Montgomery County Public Schools. John F. Kennedy High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	No SchoolDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Professional DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Professional DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—