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Thomas Kelly College Preparatory vs. Kelvyn Park High School

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School Overview

School
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
4136 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kelvyn Park High School
4343 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Kelvyn Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,862 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 525 students in grades 7-12, Kelvyn Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,862 students
525 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kelvyn Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kelvyn Park High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kelvyn Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kelvyn Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2850 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3370 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kelvyn Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelvyn Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
3%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelvyn Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
68%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kelvyn Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kelvyn Park High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
44
Grade 8 Students
-
67
Grade 9 Students
381
122
Grade 10 Students
573
115
Grade 11 Students
489
100
Grade 12 Students
419
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kelvyn Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kelvyn Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kelvyn Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kelvyn Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kelvyn Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.28
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kelvyn Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kelvyn Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
53%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kelvyn Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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