John F Kennedy High School vs Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy High School
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
652 students
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Cleveland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
65 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy High School Cleveland, Ohio | Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 802 | #387 of 802 |
| National rank | #16659 of 16,910 | #5787 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 652 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 9.2).
- •Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 17.2).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 65.
- •John F Kennedy High School is a public school while Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career 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 School better than Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy ranks higher (60.1 vs 9.2 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 School and Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy High School: 652. Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy High School and Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy rank in Ohio?
John F Kennedy High School is 774th of 802 and Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy is 387th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).