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1951 Third Street, Norco, CA 92860-2643
Summary
John F. Kennedy High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
93.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
57.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 93.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 17/1,596 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 126/1,596 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 28:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 694 |
| Low-Income Students | 411 (59.2%) |
| English Learners | 6 (0.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math +4.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
93.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
57.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John F. Kennedy High compare within the district?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Corona-Norco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High ranks No. 17 of 1,596 in reading and No. 126 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John F. Kennedy High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 90.0% meet the reading standard and 57.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy High compare with other schools in Norco?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Norco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NorcoHow does John F. Kennedy High compare with other schools in Riverside County?
John F. Kennedy High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 57 9–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy HighThis school | 57.6% | 93.6% |
| Norco High | 28.6% | 51.9% |
| Centennial High | 37.8% | 67.1% |
