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.
ACCREDITATION
Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA), Cognia, Washington State Department of Education, The Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation
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
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.
STUDENT STATS
class of 2024
$22.9 MILLION in scholarships awarded to students
100% of the students applied to at least one college/ university in 38 states and three countries OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
42% 58%
CURRICULUM
We offer a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum that meets the diverse learning needs of all students. Our school program includes AP, honors, and dual credit courses, the St. Teresa of Calcutta Program for students with learning differences, and transitional classes for our international students.
GRADING SCALE
Kennedy Catholic High School does not rank students but provides the following distribution from the Class of 2024. Grades reflect courses taken through the end of senior year.
2023-24
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO STUDENTS
AQUINAS SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The St. Thomas Aquinas Scholar Program recognizes students who elect to take a highly rigorous curriculum, beyond Kennedy Catholic’s traditional college prep programming. Students who take at least 12 of their 28 credits in the form of honors, Advanced Placement, or dual credit (Seattle University) courses will be recognized as an Aquinas Scholar. For those students who take 16+ of their 28 credits as honors, AP, or dual credit, they will be recognized as an Aquinas Scholar with Distinction.
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES
Kennedy Catholic offers college credit classes through two different sources: the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program and Seattle University. College credits earned through the program are transferable to most colleges nationwide.
AP Courses (17)
AP 2-D Art and Design
AP Calculus AB†
AP Calculus BC
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Drawing
AP Environmental Science
AP Language & Composition†
AP Literature & Composition†
AP Music Theory
AP Physics
AP Psychology
AP Pre-Calculus
AP Seminar
AP Statistics
AP United States History
AP World History (Modern)
Seattle University/Matteo Ricci Courses (9)
Honors Calculus I (MATH 1334)
Honors Calculus II (MATH 1335)
Honors English 11 (HUMT 1500)
Honors English 12 (HUMT 1850)
Honors French 4 (FREN 1250)
Honors Mandarin 4 (CHIN 1250)
Honors Social Studies 12 (HUMT 1315)
Honors Spanish 4 (SPAN 1250)
Honors Theology 12 (HUMT 2910)
†Students prepared for AP Exam through Matteo Ricci Courses
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Kennedy Catholic has one of the largest international student populations in the region. They represent 10% of the student body. International students live in a dorm on-campus or with a local homestay family. With students from all over the world, the halls of Kennedy Catholic reflect a global campus culture.
Countries represented by International Students in 2024:
Canada
China
Congo
Germany
Hong Kong (SAR)
Italy
Japan Korea
Taiwan
Thailand Ukraine
Vietnam
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Kennedy Catholic offers more than 60+ Varsity athletic teams, clubs, and activities. These programs give students a sense of personal responsibility, teach teamwork, leadership, and bring students to recognize the values of faith and service to others.
Lancer student athletes compete in the 4A classification and are members of the North Puget Sound League.
ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA PROGRAM
Our differentiated curriculum offers suitable academic challenges for every student, including those with a wide range of abilities and learning styles. Learning differences include, but are not limited to:
• ADD/ADHD
• Autism (mild)
• Dysgraphia
• Dyscalculia
• Dyslexia
• Auditory Processing Disorder
• Visual Processing Disorder
• Executive Functioning Disorder
• Other health impairments
It is our goal to provide a program of study consistent with the curriculum at Kennedy Catholic to help students succeed both in college and career readiness. St. Teresa courses are designated with (ST) on academic transcripts.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Students participate in Adoration, monthly all-school Mass, silent reflection in the Chapel, a unique ISLE Service Program, and the following retreats:
9th: Frosh Retreat
10th: Sophomore Solidarity Retreat
11th: SEARCH Retreat
12th: Senior Retreat & Senior Capstone Retreat
