John F. Kennedy High School vs. American High School
Should you attend John F. Kennedy High School or American 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
John F. Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
American High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,273 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,618 students in grades 9-12, American High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,273 students
2,618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
104 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2310 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#325 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
67%
Graduation Rate
95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
321
657
Grade 10 Students
308
727
Grade 11 Students
308
615
Grade 12 Students
336
619
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
76%
% Hispanic
39%
11%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
11%
7%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%