Merrill F. West High School vs. John C. Kimball High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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John C. Kimball High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,920 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,587 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,920 students
1,587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4610 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3358 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Graduation Rate
88%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
467
429
Grade 10 Students
481
380
Grade 11 Students
435
378
Grade 12 Students
537
400
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
20%
37%
% Hispanic
58%
34%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
11%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
20%