John F. Kennedy High vs Sacramento New Technology Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students
Sacramento New Technology Early College High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
155 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High Sacramento, California | Sacramento New Technology Early College High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,343 | #1039 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12199 of 16,910 | #14750 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,652 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 15% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 23.1).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 88.4%).
- •Sacramento New Technology Early College High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.7).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 155.
- •John F. Kennedy High is a public school while Sacramento New Technology Early College High 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 Sacramento New Technology Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy High ranks higher (35.0 vs 23.1 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 Sacramento New Technology Early College High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,652. Sacramento New Technology Early College High: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Sacramento New Technology Early College High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 702nd of 1,343 and Sacramento New Technology Early College High is 1039th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).