Serving 775 students in grades 9-12, James Kenan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
James Kenan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Kenan High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Kenan High School?
The graduation rate of James Kenan High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend James Kenan High School?
775 students attend James Kenan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of James Kenan High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Kenan High School?
James Kenan High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Kenan High School offer ?
James Kenan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Kenan High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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