Serving 1,607 students in grades 9-12, John C. Kimball High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John C. Kimball High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John C. Kimball High School's student population of 1,607 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John C. Kimball High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C. Kimball High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3588 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C. Kimball High School's ranking?
John C. Kimball High School is ranked #3588 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John C. Kimball High School often compared to?
John C. Kimball High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tracy High School, Merrill F. West High School, Millennium Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John C. Kimball High School?
The graduation rate of John C. Kimball High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John C. Kimball High School?
1,607 students attend John C. Kimball High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John C. Kimball High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John C. Kimball High School?
John C. Kimball High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John C. Kimball High School offer ?
John C. Kimball High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John C. Kimball High School part of?
John C. Kimball High School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
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