[1] When in school, students have the opportunity to earn up to 35 college credits, and are also able to be a part of the Honors Program which includes studies in religion, the Arts, English, world languages, math, social studies and science.

All international students attending Kennedy High School must reside in the dormitories or with a guardian or host family.

Lancer Nation has produced some NCAA Division I prospects in the last few years including Michelle French, Nate Williams, Everrette Thompson, Paul Arnold, Cole Madison and Sam Huard.

While the religiously-affiliated school is exempt from Washington state workplace discrimination laws that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, students and community members argued that firing LGBT teachers contradicts the teachings of the Catholic Church.

[3][4] In response, students, parents, alumni, and members of the larger Catholic community have protested in support of the two teachers.