Summary:
Zip code 78226 in San Antonio, Texas, is home to two high schools—John F Kennedy High School and Learn4life—both part of the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 4th percentile statewide and serving a community where over 92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
John F Kennedy High School is the larger, more traditional school with 998 students and stands out for its graduation rate of 83.2%, which is well above the district average of 69.9%, and a dropout rate of just 2.6%—less than half the district’s 5.9%. However, its academic proficiency on STAAR End-of-Course tests is low, with only 10.88% proficient in Algebra I and less than 20% in English I Reading, creating a paradox where students graduate without grade-level mastery. In contrast, Learn4life is a much smaller alternative school (224 students) with a staggering 27.8% dropout rate, nearly five times the district average, but it shows a surprising strength in Algebra I with 37.5% proficiency—outperforming both Kennedy and the district—while struggling in all other subjects like English I Reading (19.05%) and U.S. History (24%).
The key takeaway for parents is that John F Kennedy High School offers stability and a strong likelihood of graduation, but students may need extra support to achieve academic proficiency in core subjects. Learn4life serves a high-risk population and shows a unique focus on math success, but its high dropout rate signals significant challenges in retention. Both schools reflect the systemic struggles of the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd), and parents should consider the trade-offs between Kennedy’s higher graduation rates and Learn4life’s potential for targeted math remediation.
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