John F. Kennedy High School vs. Van Nuys Senior High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 2,215 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,176 students in grades 9-12, Van Nuys Senior 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,215 students
2,176 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4199 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3338 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
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Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
550
544
Grade 10 Students
591
579
Grade 11 Students
542
538
Grade 12 Students
532
515
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
79%
69%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
11%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
