It is part of the Cupertino Union School District, which serves approximately 13,500 students, covering 20 nationalities and 45 languages.

[4] It is also known for its exceptional high standards and test scores.

As of the 2023-2024 school year, Kennedy has 930 enrolled students.

The CUSD school board had passed a resolution to name the new school after the victor of the 1960 presidential election before the close election between Kennedy and Nixon had taken place.

[citation needed] Originally only composed of seventh and eighth grade, Kennedy extended enrollment to sixth grade in the Fall of 1998, and was renamed to Kennedy Middle school a year later, in Fall 1999.