Valley Of Arts And Sciences vs. John F. Kennedy High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Valley Of Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 894 students in grades 9-12, Valley Of Arts And Sciences ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,268 students in grades 9-12, John F. Kennedy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
894 students
2,268 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1809 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1409 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
58%
Graduation Rate
97%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
222
564
Grade 10 Students
211
582
Grade 11 Students
271
530
Grade 12 Students
190
592
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
7%
% Hispanic
60%
80%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
23%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
