John F Kennedy High School vs. George Washington High School
Should you attend John F Kennedy High School or George Washington 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
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Top Rankings
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George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,714 students
1,291 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1064 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
430
356
Grade 10 Students
437
333
Grade 11 Students
429
273
Grade 12 Students
418
329
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
9%
21%
% White
74%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
