John F Kennedy High School vs. George Washington High School
Should I attend John F Kennedy High School or George Washington 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 Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,741 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,741 students
1,272 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#994 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
431
343
Grade 10 Students
439
314
Grade 11 Students
426
321
Grade 12 Students
445
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
9%
22%
% White
75%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%