20222023
Kennedy Catholic High School
SCHOOL PROFILE
Pursue Excellence. Encounter Christ. Lead with Love.
ADMINISTRATION President/Principal Matthew Mohs
Vice Principal of Student Services Katie Burns Vice Principal of Academics Kristin Kuzmanich Registrar Tracy Etzkorn Director of College and Career Counseling Siobhan McVeigh, A-L Associate Director of College and Career Counseling Kerry Clark, M-Z
CEEB SCHOOL CODE 481-116
ABOUT
Founded in 1966, Kennedy Catholic High School is a four-year, co-educational college preparatory school within the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school’s 20 acre campus is located in the thriving community of Burien, WA, just 11 miles south of Seattle, WA.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic High School to graduate leaders following Christ in a school community that is accessible, diverse, and committed to pursuing the fullest potential of every student.
SCHOOL STATS 800
106
STUDENTS
FACULTY & STAFF
OTHER FAITH TRADITIONS
36%
CATHOLIC
ACCREDITATION
64%
13:1
Washington State Department of Education, The Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation, and Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO
RACIALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS Most diverse high school in the Archdiocese of Seattle
MEMBERSHIPS
National Catholic Education Association, Pacific NW Association for College Admission Counseling, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Association for College Admission Counseling, Washington Federation of Independent Schools, Washington School Counselors Association, and Western Catholic Education Association
7% 2%
White
8%
Asian
48%
14%
Multi Black Hispanic
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The academic program is organized in a modified block schedule. Students must take seven courses per semester. A full year course is awarded one credit and a semester course is awarded 0.5 credits. A student must complete 28 credits to graduate, including the Senior Project. Students must also complete at least 50 hours of service by the time of graduation.
Theology 4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Health/Fitness 2 credits Fine Arts 2 credits Occupational Ed 1 credit Electives 6 credits TOTAL 28 credits
21%
45%
Hawiian PI
RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE
12,000+
50 service hours required for SERVICE HOURS graduation
140 S 140th St Burien, WA 98168-3496 | www.kennedyhs.org | P: 206.246.0500 | F: 206.242.0831