Jefferson Senior High School vs. Kennedy Senior High School
Should I attend Jefferson Senior High School or Kennedy Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Kennedy Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,676 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson Senior High School 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 55-59% (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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,600 students in grades 9-12, Kennedy Senior 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,676 students
1,600 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
30:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1180 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
431
436
Grade 10 Students
446
439
Grade 11 Students
424
385
Grade 12 Students
375
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
34%
% Black
10%
22%
% White
65%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
