Empowering Excellence Charter School vs John F Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empowering Excellence Charter School
Cedar Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
120 students
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Empowering Excellence Charter School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | John F Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #319 of 319 | #151 of 319 |
| National rank | #14981 of 16,910 | #2079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 120 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 120.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 79% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 21.8).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 86.7%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 120.0).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 120.
- •Empowering Excellence Charter School is a charter school while John F Kennedy High School is a public 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 Empowering Excellence Charter School better than John F Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 21.8 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 Empowering Excellence Charter School and John F Kennedy High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowering Excellence Charter School: 120. John F Kennedy High School: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowering Excellence Charter School and John F Kennedy High School rank in Iowa?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is 319th of 319 and John F Kennedy High School is 151st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).