Jefferson Senior High School vs. Kennedy Senior High School
Should you attend Jefferson Senior High School or Kennedy Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Kennedy Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,637 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,601 students in grades 9-12, Kennedy Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,637 students
1,601 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
29:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1156 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
28%
Graduation Rate
91%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
420
419
Grade 10 Students
432
473
Grade 11 Students
413
367
Grade 12 Students
372
342
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
36%
% Black
12%
23%
% White
63%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%
