20242025
Kennedy Catholic High School
SCHOOL PROFILE
Encounter Christ. Pursue Excellence. Lead with Love.
ADMINISTRATION President/Principal Matthew Mohs
Vice Principal of Academics Kristin Kuzmanich Vice Principal of Student Services Katie Burns Registrar Tracy Etzkorn Director of College and Career Counseling Siobhan McVeigh, A-L Associate Director of College and Career Counseling Kelsey Mark, 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 cultivate a diverse community of learners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.
SCHOOL STATS 879
125
STUDENTS
FACULTY & STAFF
OTHER FAITH TRADITIONS CATHOLIC
ACCREDITATION
Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA), Cognia, Washington State Department of Education, The Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation
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
12:1
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO
1% 8%
White
5%
Asian Multi
19%
47%
Theology 4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Health/Fitness 2 credits Fine Arts 2 credits Career & Technology 1 credit Electives 6 credits TOTAL 28 credits
Black Hispanic
1%
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.
55%
RACIALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS One of the most diverse high schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle
MEMBERSHIPS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
45%
Hawiian PI
19%
Indigenous
45%
RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE
16,000+
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