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#1222 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 13% in state

John F. Kennedy High

High School · Corona-norco Unified · Norco, CA

A Corona-norco Unified high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1951 Third St., Norco, CA 92860

  • Math 54% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 93% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency93.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+25.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.5 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+33.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30:1
District spending per student$15,251
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at John F. Kennedy High score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency93%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2017, reaching 74% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where John F. Kennedy High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,692/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$125,371

Median home value

$732,600

Median rent

$1,893/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified5.9K–120.0 mi588Compare →
Victress Bower School for Exceptional StudentsEnrollment path unverified3.5K–121.0 mi60Compare →
Norco HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.1 mi2,026Compare →
Santiago HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available3,517Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Corona-norco Unified

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#1 of 52
District spending per student
$15,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

John F. Kennedy High is listed in Corona-Norco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John F. Kennedy High

John F. Kennedy High is a public high school in Norco, CA, part of Corona-norco Unified, serving approximately 689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,222 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John F. Kennedy High

What grades does John F. Kennedy High serve?

John F. Kennedy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy High?

John F. Kennedy High has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High?

The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy High is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John F. Kennedy High rank in CA?

John F. Kennedy High ranks #1,222 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is John F. Kennedy High's MySchoolScout rating?

John F. Kennedy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John F. Kennedy High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John F. Kennedy High a charter school?

No, John F. Kennedy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John F. Kennedy High a Title I school?

No, John F. Kennedy High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy High?

61.0% of students at John F. Kennedy High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 92860)
25,268
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92860; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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