New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL AT LAKE AREA<br />
Public Charter | Grades: 9th - 12th<br />
www.jfknola.org<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: John F. Kennedy provides opportunities for students <strong>to</strong> problem-solve, assess, collaborate,<br />
<strong>and</strong> explore <strong>to</strong> cultivate student leaders who are globally competitive.<br />
2<br />
6026 Paris Ave.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70122<br />
(504) 267-8811<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Brian K. Gibson<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 28<br />
Hours of Operation: 7:25 AM <strong>to</strong> 3:00 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: College Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Inclusion<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 667<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: American Government, Human Geography, English Language &<br />
Composition, Studio Art, Chemistry, Biology <strong>and</strong> Music Theory.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: SUNO, Delgado<br />
NOCCA Participation: No.<br />
Arts in Education: Talented in Visual Art, Talented in Music, Talented in Theater, Theater I, Voice I <strong>and</strong> II, Art I<br />
<strong>and</strong> II, B<strong>and</strong><br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: *Graphic Design, *Audio/Video Editing, *Coding, Carpentry, Electrical<br />
Transportation Services: <strong>School</strong> bus (Scholar’s First).<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes. Average cost: $100. Uniforms By Logo Express.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: Project Lead the Way, Upward Bound.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: B<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> marching unit, sports, Student Government, Student<br />
Ambassadors, National Honor Society, Beta Club, drama club, robotics.<br />
Team Sports: LHSAA Sports: Volleyball, Football, Girls’ <strong>and</strong> Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Flag Football, Track <strong>and</strong><br />
Field, Softball, Baseball.<br />
Other Campus Features: Visit the school’s website.<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
24 Carnegie units required.<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Open enrollment through the OneApp<br />
enrollment process.<br />
Tuition: N/A<br />
Financial Assistance: N/A<br />
Applications Due: February 22, 2019<br />
Application Process: OneApp Centralized Enrollment.<br />
(Visit www.enrollnola.org)<br />
Admission Contact: Paulette Lotten<br />
paulette.lotten@newbeginningsnola.net<br />
(504) 267-8811<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 75.1 C 63.3 C<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 61.4 C<br />
Avg. ACT Score 16.4 16.7<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA 2.75 2.6<br />
Graduation Rate 69% 76%<br />
TOPS Eligible 30% 37%<br />
Dropout Rate 8% 6%<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 51%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0.4%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/R 5%<br />
Two-Year College N/R 25%<br />
Public Four-Year College/University N/R 55%<br />
Private Four-Year College/University N/R 40%<br />
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N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />
*2019-2020 Career Pathway<br />
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