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#1133 of 1,992 schools in MN

Kennedy Senior High

High School · Bloomington Public School District · Bloomington, MN

A Bloomington Public School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9701 NICOLLET AVE S, Bloomington, MN 55420

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation20.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$17,232
Chronic Absenteeism53.1%

Students at Kennedy Senior High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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

$77,539

Median home value

$306,600

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Beacon AlpEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.0 mi110Compare →
New Code Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.4 mi72Compare →
Bloomington Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified5.49–122.1 mi82Compare →
Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.1 mi120Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bloomington Public School District

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#9 of 22
District spending per student
$17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kennedy Senior High is listed in BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kennedy Senior High

Kennedy Senior High is a public high school in Bloomington, MN, part of Bloomington Public School District, serving approximately 1,610 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kennedy Senior High

What grades does Kennedy Senior High serve?

Kennedy Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kennedy Senior High?

Kennedy Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,610 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Senior High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kennedy Senior High rank in MN?

Kennedy Senior High ranks #1,133 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Kennedy Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kennedy Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Kennedy Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Senior High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kennedy Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Kennedy Senior High a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Senior High?

64.7% of students at Kennedy Senior 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
1,610
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.1%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 55420)
24,008
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 55420; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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