John C. Kimball High

Summary:

John C. Kimball High is a public high school located in Tracy, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,607 students. The school is part of the Tracy Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 989 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John C. Kimball High consistently performs above the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy, with 69.62% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 51.77% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 95.2% over the past five years, outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, who have ranked in the top 50% and top 25%, respectively, among California high schools in recent years.

When compared to other high schools in the area, John C. Kimball High generally outperforms the nearby Tracy High and Merrill F. West High in academic metrics, graduation rates, and subgroup performance. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Mountain House High, which is ranked among the top 5% of California high schools. While John C. Kimball High is performing well overall, there are areas for improvement, such as reducing chronic absenteeism and further enhancing the performance of certain student subgroups, such as Asian and multi-racial students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3200 Jaguar Run
       Tracy, CA  95377-7216


(209) 832-6600

District: Tracy Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
438th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,194 Help


Feeder schools for John C. Kimball High:

Elementary:    George Kelly Elementary
    Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
    Wanda Hirsch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.8 Help
Number of students:  1,654

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.9%
Asian:
32.8%
White:
18.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John C. Kimball High ranks better than 81.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Tracy Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at John C. Kimball High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John C. Kimball High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.9%), Asian (32.8%), White (18.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tracy Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John C. Kimball High is 24.8, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Tracy Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John C. Kimball High is $7,194, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Tracy Joint Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John C. Kimball High:

SchoolDigger ranks John C. Kimball High 438th of 2323 California public high schools. (See John C. Kimball High in the ranking list.)

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Tracy Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tracy Joint Unified 989th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John C. Kimball High

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Rank History for all students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 57.18 574th 2281 74.8%
2011 61.23 478th 2367 79.8%
2012 60.95 518th 2354 78.0%
2013 60.19 532nd 2426 78.1%
2015 71.28 524th 1994 73.7%
2016 75.01 464th 2039 77.2%
2017 72.65 547th 2021 72.9%
2018 74.80 498th 2017 75.3%
2019 75.01 452nd 2133 78.8%
2021 70.64 341st 1290 73.6%
2022 65.58 615th 2123 71.0%
2023 69.45 492nd 2348 79.0%
2024 72.73 438th 2323 81.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 149th 366 59.3%
2019 48.20 239th 422 43.4%
2022 54.88 233rd 515 54.8%
2023 60.86 249th 786 68.3%
2024 36.49 459th 804 42.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 283rd 938 69.8%
2019 52.31 257th 941 72.7%
2021 76.64 53rd 467 88.7%
2022 59.79 207th 1044 80.2%
2023 40.66 452nd 1323 65.8%
2024 40.22 454th 1350 66.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.91 511th 1547 67.0%
2024 57.74 353rd 1534 77.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 520th 1862 72.1%
2019 69.44 478th 1937 75.3%
2021 69.50 288th 1126 74.4%
2022 58.36 661st 1943 66.0%
2023 64.07 545th 2247 75.7%
2024 70.67 403rd 2235 82.0%
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Rank History for Female students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.66 488th 1760 72.3%
2019 69.64 472nd 1833 74.2%
2021 70.87 282nd 1054 73.2%
2022 64.13 549th 1858 70.5%
2023 73.77 396th 2118 81.3%
2024 74.74 383rd 2098 81.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 526th 1052 50.0%
2019 60.82 279th 1117 75.0%
2021 53.81 182nd 555 67.2%
2022 37.33 625th 1161 46.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.54 88th 168 47.6%
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Rank History for Male students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.61 500th 1834 72.7%
2019 73.71 430th 1880 77.1%
2021 63.89 356th 1122 68.3%
2022 62.34 605th 1916 68.4%
2023 62.03 572nd 2207 74.1%
2024 66.70 498th 2172 77.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.16 409th 581 29.6%
2019 39.86 399th 582 31.4%
2022 27.11 452nd 581 22.2%
2023 36.63 494th 731 32.4%
2024 48.17 403rd 712 43.4%
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Rank History for African American students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.36 229th 582 60.7%
2019 59.89 186th 592 68.6%
2022 56.17 180th 522 65.5%
2023 55.81 256th 720 64.4%
2024 74.31 133rd 721 81.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.35 579th 1742 66.8%
2019 76.23 323rd 1814 82.2%
2022 53.28 761st 1861 59.1%
2023 61.43 574th 2142 73.2%
2024 66.77 458th 2125 78.4%
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Rank History for White students at John C. Kimball High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.59 537th 1173 54.2%
2019 53.19 578th 1222 52.7%
2022 45.56 649th 1204 46.1%
2023 62.45 404th 1434 71.8%
2024 51.52 561st 1406 60.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

John C. Kimball High Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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Enrollment information for John C. Kimball High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 310 112 239 216 7 20 6 0 910
2011 465 159 372 416 11 28 39 0 1490
2012 582 181 475 579 16 35 93 0 1961
2013 602 177 537 639 13 27 125 0 2120
2014 562 186 574 676 14 22 143 0 2177
2015 453 141 485 540 12 16 118 0 1765
2016 435 122 436 524 7 12 86 0 1622
2017 408 128 384 505 6 15 65 0 1511
2018 373 126 372 514 4 16 71 0 1476
2019 387 121 373 531 3 19 72 0 1506
2020 362 120 398 538 3 15 80 0 1516
2021 357 122 437 584 1 13 90 1 1605
2022 329 110 484 585 1 14 97 1 1621
2023 306 116 493 571 2 18 96 5 1607
2024 299 109 542 578 3 16 101 6 1654

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John C. Kimball High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 910 42.6 21.3 22.3
2011 1490 n/a n/a 25.8
2012 1961 75.4 25.9 n/a
2013 2120 83.4 25.4 28.5
2014 2177 84.1 25.8 26.2
2015 1765 74.0 23.8 26
2016 1622 65.0 24.9 30.5
2017 1511 60.1 25.1 34
2018 1476 58.6 25.1 36
2019 1506 60.6 24.8 36.7
2020 1516 n/a n/a 39
2021 1605 59.2 27.0 36
2022 1621 59.5 27.2 34.1
2023 1607 65.2 24.6 35
2024 1654 66.4 24.8 52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John C. Kimball High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 910 42.6 21.3 22.3
2011 1490 n/a n/a 25.8
2012 1961 75.4 25.9 n/a
2013 2120 83.4 25.4 28.5
2014 2177 84.1 25.8 26.2
2015 1765 74.0 23.8 26
2016 1622 65.0 24.9 30.5
2017 1511 60.1 25.1 34
2018 1476 58.6 25.1 36
2019 1506 60.6 24.8 36.7
2020 1516 n/a n/a 39
2021 1605 59.2 27.0 36
2022 1621 59.5 27.2 34.1
2023 1607 65.2 24.6 35
2024 1654 66.4 24.8 52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John C. Kimball High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,194

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John C. Kimball High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 452nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 492nd of 2348 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (John C. Kimball High)65.263.3
 1.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tracy Joint Unified)61.955.3
 6.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (John C. Kimball High)3937.2
 1.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Tracy Joint Unified)31.122.5
 8.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (John C. Kimball High)3526.2
 8.7%
   11th Grade Science (Tracy Joint Unified)3524.7
 10.3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (John C. Kimball High)30.440.8
 10.5%
   12th Grade Science (Tracy Joint Unified)28.430.1
 1.7%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15061607
 6.7%
African American121116
 4.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian373493
 32.2%
Hispanic531571
 7.5%
Pacific Islander1918
 5.3%
White387306
 20.9%
Two or More Races7296
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%35%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John C. Kimball High

Students at John C. Kimball High are 35% Hispanic, 33% Asian, 18% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

John C. Kimball High ranks 438th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,654 students attended John C. Kimball High.

John C. Kimball High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : George Kelly Elementary
Elementary : Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
Elementary : Wanda Hirsch Elementary


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