Best High Schools in Zip Code 94804

This analysis examines three high schools serving grades 9-12 in Richmond, California (zip code 94804), revealing significant differences in performance and resources among them.

John Henry High stands out for its higher mathematics proficiency and much lower chronic absenteeism, though it operates under its own district and spends considerably more per student than the others. Richmond High, the largest school, shows the strongest English proficiency and most stable performance over time. In contrast, John F. Kennedy High faces substantial challenges, with the lowest overall ranking, a critically low science proficiency rate, and the highest rate of chronic absenteeism, which is more than double the state average.

All three schools have graduation rates below the state average and dropout rates above it, indicating shared challenges for the area. The two schools within the West Contra Costa Unified district consistently perform below their district's averages in key subjects. For parents, the data highlights a clear variation in school environments and outcomes within the same zip code, with John Henry High demonstrating notable strengths in student engagement and math, while John F. Kennedy High's data suggests it requires significant support, particularly in science and attendance.