John F. Kennedy High vs Whitney (Gretchen) High
Whitney (Gretchen) High has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 7.2/10. John F. Kennedy High is significantly larger with 2,024 students, about 2.0× the size of Whitney (Gretchen) High (1,018). In math proficiency, Whitney (Gretchen) High leads at 98.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
John F. Kennedy High
La Palma, CA
7.2/10
High School9th – 12th
2,024 students
Whitney (Gretchen) High
Cerritos, CA
7.8/10
High School7th – 12th
1,018 students
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| Metric | John F. Kennedy High | Whitney (Gretchen) High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.7% | 32.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #2,811 of 9,557 | #1,551 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 71th | 84th |
Test Scores
| Subject | John F. Kennedy High | Whitney (Gretchen) High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% | 98.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 80.0% | 99.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Palma (90623) | Cerritos (90703) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,366 | $133,300 |
| Median Home Value | $920,200 | $906,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,224 | $2,910 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.8% | 56.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |