Kenwood Academy High School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 7–Grade 12
5015 S Blackstone Av, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
How Kenwood Academy High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score66
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Kenwood Academy High School
1,860Students
100%Low-Income Students
98Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 43% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 8% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 8% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 23% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 20% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 22% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 19% | 24% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 84% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 5% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Kenwood Academy High School
42%Math Proficiency
47%Reading Proficiency
44%Average Proficiency
82%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 44% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 57% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 60% | 33% | 45% |
| High School | 38% | 30% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 59% |
| Black | 41% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 42% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 46% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 37% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Kenwood Academy High School
93%Overall Rate
92%Low-Income
50%Limited English
80%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 72% | 69% |
| Black | 93% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 84% | 79% |
Location Map
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