John F Kennedy High School vs. Bear Creek High School
Should you attend John F Kennedy High School or Bear Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Bear Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 681 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,344 students in grades 9-12, Bear Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
681 students
1,344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#650 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Graduation Rate
86%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
214
312
Grade 10 Students
172
352
Grade 11 Students
157
345
Grade 12 Students
138
335
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
76%
48%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
11%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%