KENNEDY HS
6325 W 56TH St,
Chicago, Illinois, 60638
55N, 62, 62H
Orange
Student Body: 1573
About the school
John F. Kennedy High School challenges all students to become critical thinkers in an increasingly connected global society. The school aims to develop students into productive, knowledgeable, active, and reflective lifelong learners who positively impact their community, country, and world.
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Polish, Spanish
- School Hours
- 7:30 AM-2:45 PM
- Bilingal Services
- Yes
- Attendance Boundaries
- Yes
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- Yes
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Parking Accessibility
- Staff Only
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
0.8%
Asian
3.9%
Black
82.3%
Hispanic
12.4%
White
0.6%
Other
School Stats
19.5%
Diverse Learners
19.6%
Limited English
11.4%
Mobility Rate
66.5%
Chronic Truancy
63.6%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- CTE (Digital Media)
Creative
- Art Studio
- Choir/Chorus
- Culinary Classes
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Ethnic/Folk Dance
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Murals
- Musicals
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Nutrition Workshop
Life And Leadership
- Activism/Social Impact Clubs
- Environmental Club
- Ethnic Club
- Leaders Program
- Mikva Challenge
- Mock Trial
- Peace Circles
- Peer Jury
- Restorative Justice
- Student Council/Government
Parent And Community
- Community Service
- Cooking Club
- Enrichment Classes
- Family Nights
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Fitness Classes
- Fitness For Parents
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Nutrition Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Peace Circles
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chicago History Fair
- Debate Team
- Evening School
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Language Clubs (Spanish, German, Chinese, etc)
- Learning Lab
- Math Team
- Mayor Daley’s Book Club
- Poetry Workshops
- Summer School
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys’ Baseball
- Boys’ Basketball
- Boys’ Bowling
- Boys’ Cross Country
- Boys’ Golf
- Boys’ Soccer
- Boys’ Softball
- Boys’ Swimming
- Boys’ Track
- Boys’ Volleyball
- Boys’ Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Exercise
- Football
- Girls’ Baseball
- Girls’ Basketball
- Girls’ Bowling
- Girls’ Cross Country
- Girls’ Golf
- Girls’ Soccer
- Girls’ Softball
- Girls’ Swimming
- Girls’ Track
- Girls’ Volleyball
- Girls’ Water Polo
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Yoga/Pilates
- Zumba
School Performance
80.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
80.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
85.0%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
898
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
69.0%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
- Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
KENNEDY HS-General Education
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: Attendance Area,Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,General
- Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
- Number of applications: 953
- Number of offers: 136
KENNEDY HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
- Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Note: 50 bonus points for attendance area
- Number of applications: 665
- Number of offers: 75
KENNEDY HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
