John C. Kimball High School vs. Merrill F. West High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
John C. Kimball High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,607 students in grades 9-12, John C. Kimball 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 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,108 students in grades 9-12, Merrill F. West High School 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
1,607 students
2,108 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3588 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4266 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Graduation Rate
93%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
394
488
Grade 10 Students
424
557
Grade 11 Students
459
534
Grade 12 Students
330
528
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
20%
% Hispanic
36%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
19%
13%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
