John F Kennedy High School vs. Bear Creek High School
Should I attend John F Kennedy High School or Bear Creek 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
John F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bear Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,495 students in grades 9-12, Bear Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
908 students
1,495 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#609 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Graduation Rate
79%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
320
390
Grade 10 Students
190
385
Grade 11 Students
250
375
Grade 12 Students
148
345
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
80%
41%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
10%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%