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KENWOOD HS
https://kenwoodacademy.org
5015 S BLACKSTONE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60615
2, 6, 15, 28, X28
Blue
Student Body: 2296
About the school

Kenwood emphasizes the importance of literacy, math, computer technology and personalized learning in a student’s education, fostering intelligent, creative and socially responsible global citizens.

Student Life

Dress Code
No
Classroom Languages
Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish
School Hours
9:00AM - 4:15PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
Yes
Safety Rating
NEUTRAL
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
7,8,9,10,11,12

Demographics

1.2%
Asian
85.0%
Black
5.9%
Hispanic
5.3%
White
2.6%
Other

School Stats

5.3%
Diverse Learners
2.2%
Limited English
4.2%
Mobility Rate
33%
Chronic Truancy
55.9%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • AVID
  • CTE (Digital Media)

Creative

  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Graphic Design
  • Mixed Media
  • Photography
  • Theater
  • Violin/Strings

Health And Wellness

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Mikva Challenge
  • Model U.N.
  • Peer Mentors
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • Family Nights
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Academic Olympics
  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Math Team
  • Mayor Daley’s Book Club
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Golf
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Swimming
  • Boys’ Tennis
  • Boys’ Track
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Football
  • Girls on Track
  • Girls’ Baseball
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Golf
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Softball
  • Girls’ Swimming
  • Girls’ Tennis
  • Girls’ Track
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
90.4%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
89.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
93.6%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
973
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
71.0%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating

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

KENWOOD HS - Selective Enrollment - Academic Center

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
7,8
Admissions Exam
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: 2.5
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General,Tier
  • Note: The Academic Center program serves only grades 7-8. The distribution of available seats into the 4 socio-economic tiers will only be applicable at the entry-level grade (7th grade).
  • Number of applications: 661
  • Number of offers: 200

KENWOOD HS-Magnet-Honors

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 3.0
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: / 110
    • IEP and EL Students: / 140
  • Priority: General
  • Note: Elementary preference: Kenwood Academic Center
  • Number of applications: 1273
  • Number of offers: 125

KENWOOD HS-Magnet-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 3
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: / 110
    • IEP and EL Students: / 110
  • Priority: Elementary Preference,General
  • Number of applications: 1688
  • Number of offers: 272

KENWOOD 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

KENWOOD HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
  • 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: Continuing Enrollment,Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 2931
  • Number of offers: 73