Sanford H Calhoun High School vs. John F Kennedy High School
Should I attend Sanford H Calhoun High School or John F Kennedy 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,167 students
1,024 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#6 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
≥99%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
98%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
257
247
Grade 10 Students
303
236
Grade 11 Students
304
279
Grade 12 Students
299
257
Ungraded Students
4
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
76%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%