Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- #1,647
- College Readiness Index
- 20.9
- Math Proficiency
- 2.3
- Reading Proficiency
- 2.5
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- 07–12 Grades
- 1,790 Students
- 101 Teachers
Kenwood Academy High School
5015 SOUTH BLACKSTONE AV
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Phone: (773) 535-1350
District: Chicago Public Schools
Overview
Kenwood Academy High School is ranked 60th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Kenwood Academy High School is 48 percent. The student body makeup is 47 percent male and 53 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 97 percent. Kenwood Academy High School is 1 of 109 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Silver |
| National Rank | |
| #1647 | |
| State Rank | |
| #60 | |
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Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 1,790 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 97% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 80% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 101 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in Reading | 48% |
| Proficient in Math | 40% |
| College Readiness Index | 20.9 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 07 – 12 |
| Setting | Large City |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | Yes |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 109 |
| Total Students | 98,215 |
| Proficient in Reading (district average) | 27% |
| Proficient in Math (district average) | 22% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 19.6 |
Data is based on the 2009-10 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
