In the Fall of 1965, the Kennedy Christian High School opened at its current site at: 2120 Shenango Valley Freeway Hermitage, Pa. 16148.

The school was renamed Kennedy Catholic in 2001, by Bishop Emeritus Donald Trautman.

Admission to honors level and advanced courses are by invitation based on standardized testing, performance, and recommendation of the department.

The general academic level is designed for the average and below average student with the goal of providing the student with basic and fundamental knowledge, information, and skills necessary to pursue a career, technical or trade education, or further education on a junior college level.

The latest data (2009) indicates that the current percent of Graduates who enroll in college is 98.