Kenwood Academy is a comprehensive public four-year high school, with a middle school magnet program for gifted students, located in the Kenwood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Serving 2,337 students in grades 7-12, Kenwood Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenwood Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kenwood Academy High School's student population of 2,337 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Red, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Kenwood Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenwood Academy High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
85%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood Academy High School's ranking?
Kenwood Academy High School is ranked #858 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kenwood Academy High School often compared to?
Kenwood Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King College Prep High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenwood Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Kenwood Academy High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kenwood Academy High School?
2,337 students attend Kenwood Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kenwood Academy High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenwood Academy High School?
Kenwood Academy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kenwood Academy High School offer ?
Kenwood Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kenwood Academy High School part of?
Kenwood Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kenwood Academy High School located?
Kenwood Academy High School is located in the Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Kenwood.
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