Serving 1,587 students in grades 9-12, John C. Kimball 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John C. Kimball High serves the southern part of Tracy, CA, with an attendance zone covering approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families within the zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John C. Kimball High School's student population of 1,587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,587 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
John C. Kimball High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C. Kimball High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3358 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
37%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
16%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C. Kimball High School's ranking?
John C. Kimball High School is ranked #3358 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John C. Kimball High School often compared to?
John C. Kimball High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tracy High School, Millennium Charter, Merrill F. West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John C. Kimball High School?
The graduation rate of John C. Kimball High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John C. Kimball High School?
1,587 students attend John C. Kimball High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of John C. Kimball High School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John C. Kimball High School?
John C. Kimball High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John C. Kimball High School offer ?
John C. Kimball High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John C. Kimball High School part of?
John C. Kimball High School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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