John F. Kennedy (JFK) is one of five comprehensive high schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District. Located in the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood, five miles south of downtown Sacramento, Kennedy is situated in a suburban community bordered by Interstate 5 and nestled within a semi-circular “pocket” bend of the Sacramento River. As part of the South Sacramento community, the school draws students from several surrounding neighborhoods including Pocket-Greenhaven, South Land Park, and Meadowview. For the past five decades, the diverse representation of students at Kennedy has made for a rich educational experience. The school is an anchor of the neighborhood, set on 44 park-like acres and functioning as a hub for numerous athletic, artistic, cultural, and volunteer act