Thomas Kelly College Preparatory High School is a public four-year high school located in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school is named for Irish nationalist Thomas J. Kelly.
Serving 1,762 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 14:1 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelly High School serves the south part of Chicago, IL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory's student population of 1,762 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,762 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Rankings
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 0.25, 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
#3165 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
68%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory's ranking?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is ranked #3165 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thomas Kelly College Preparatory often compared to?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Kelvyn Park High School, Thornton Fractnl No High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 68%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
1,762 students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Kelly College Preparatory offer ?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory part of?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory located?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Brighton Park.
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