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#392 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 32% in state

John F Kennedy High School

High School · Mt Angel Sd 91 · Mt. Angel, OR

A Mt Angel Sd 91 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

890 E Marquam St, Mt. Angel, OR 97362

  • Math 25% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation18.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$16,334
Chronic Absenteeism49.5%

Students at John F Kennedy High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where John F Kennedy High School 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average519/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$62,813

Median home value

$420,400

Median rent

$1,199/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

54%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
18.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Silverton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–124.0 mi1,315Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mt Angel Sd 91

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,334NCES 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 School is listed in Mt Angel SD 91; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John F Kennedy High School

John F Kennedy High School is a public high school in Mt. Angel, OR, part of Mt Angel Sd 91, serving approximately 198 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,226 schools in OR.

State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John F Kennedy High School

What grades does John F Kennedy High School serve?

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

How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?

John F Kennedy High School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School is 16.5:1. 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 School rank in OR?

John F Kennedy High School ranks #392 of 1,226 schools in OR.

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

John F Kennedy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John F Kennedy High School a charter school?

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

Is John F Kennedy High School a Title I school?

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

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

57.1% of students at John F Kennedy High School 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
198
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.5%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 97362)
3,952
Area average commute
24 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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97362; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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