John F. Kennedy High vs Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
Granada Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Granada Hills, California | Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences Granada Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #782 of 1,343 | #852 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12887 of 16,910 | #13397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,152 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 2,152 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 16% |
| city | Granada Hills | Granada Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 29.8).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 72.4%).
- •Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.5).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 2,152 students compared with 757.
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 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.8 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 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Granada Hills and Granada Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 2,152. Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 782nd of 1,343 and Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is 852nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).