John F. Kennedy High vs Knollwood Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy High
Granada Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,152 students
Knollwood Preparatory Academy
Granada Hills · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Granada Hills, California | Knollwood Preparatory Academy Granada Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #782 of 1,343 | #1999 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12887 of 16,910 | #26365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,152 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 2,152 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Granada Hills | Granada Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 32.0).
- •Knollwood Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Knollwood Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Knollwood Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 72%).
- •Knollwood Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.5).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 2,152 students compared with 381.
- •John F. Kennedy High is a public school while Knollwood Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy High better than Knollwood Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood Preparatory Academy ranks higher (48.2 vs 32.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy High and Knollwood Preparatory Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Granada Hills and Granada Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 2,152. Knollwood Preparatory Academy: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Knollwood Preparatory Academy rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 782nd of 1,343 and Knollwood Preparatory Academy is 1999th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).