John F Kennedy High School vs. Sanford H Calhoun High School
Should I attend John F Kennedy High School or Sanford H Calhoun 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 New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Sanford H Calhoun High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,024 students
1,167 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#7 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
≥99%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
96%
Graduation Rate
97%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
247
257
Grade 10 Students
236
303
Grade 11 Students
279
304
Grade 12 Students
257
299
Ungraded Students
5
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
83%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%