John H. Francis Polytechnic vs. John F. Kennedy High School
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School Overview
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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 H. Francis Polytechnic 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,215 students
2,215 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4550 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4199 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Graduation Rate
92%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
610
550
Grade 10 Students
556
591
Grade 11 Students
550
542
Grade 12 Students
499
532
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
91%
79%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
