Kennedy High School vs. Battle Lake Secondary
Should you attend Kennedy High School or Battle Lake Secondary? 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
Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Battle Lake Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Kennedy 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 188 students in grades 7-12, Battle Lake Secondary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
691 students
188 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#251 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
32
Grade 8 Students
-
33
Grade 9 Students
193
37
Grade 10 Students
191
30
Grade 11 Students
161
25
Grade 12 Students
146
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
86%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
