Jefferson High School vs. Kennedy High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Kennedy 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,684 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson 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 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,578 students in grades 9-12, Kennedy 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 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,684 students
1,578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1157 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
28%
Graduation Rate
91%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
467
396
Grade 10 Students
438
452
Grade 11 Students
413
369
Grade 12 Students
366
361
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
40%
% Black
15%
23%
% White
59%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%