John F. Kennedy High School vs. James Hubert Blake High School
Should I attend John F. Kennedy High School or James Hubert Blake 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 Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
James Hubert Blake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,776 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,751 students in grades 9-12, James Hubert Blake High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,776 students
1,751 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#103 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
65%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
631
531
Grade 10 Students
420
432
Grade 11 Students
269
349
Grade 12 Students
456
439
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
65%
32%
% Black
23%
40%
% White
5%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%