KELLY HS
4136 S CALIFORNIA Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60632
39, 62, 94
Orange
Student Body: 1600
About the school
Kelly combines selective enrollment in IB, AP, Honors, and AVID college prep programs with a freshmen academy, award-winning performing arts, and comprehensive bilingual services in Chinese and Spanish to develop strong leaders and engaged students prepared for global opportunities.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- Yes
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Chinese, Spanish
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- Yes
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Dress Code
- No
- Multisensory Program
- Yes
- Parking Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 7:45AM - 3:00PM
Demographics
10.2%
Asian
1.9%
Black
86.2%
Hispanic
1.4%
White
0.3%
Other
School Stats
16.8%
Diverse Learners
49.4%
Limited English
12.1%
Mobility Rate
62.5%
Chronic Truancy
90.8%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- CTE (Accounting)
- CTE (Architectural Drafting)
- CTE (Broadcast Technology)
- CTE (Business Systems Networking & Telecommunications)
- CTE (Entrepreneurship)
- CTE (IT Applications)
Creative
- Animation
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Choir/Chorus
- Clay Creations
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Graphic Design
- Improv
- Media and Production Workshops
- Musicals
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Violin/Strings
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Nutrition Program
- Targeted Interventions
Life And Leadership
- Activism/Social Impact Clubs
- Boys/Girls Student Clubs
- Environmental Club
- Ethnic Club
- Leaders Program
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Mikva Challenge
- Mock Trial
- Peace Circles
- Peer Jury
- Peer Mentors
- Restorative Justice
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council/Government
- Voices of Youth in Chicago Education (VOYCE)
- Young Parent Supports
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Aerobics
- Book Club
- Community Service
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Conflict Resolution
- Cooking Club
- Dance Classes
- ESL Workshops
- Enrichment Classes
- Family Breakfasts
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Fitness Classes
- Fitness For Parents
- GED English Classes
- GED Spanish Classes
- Gang Awareness Workshop
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
- Leadership Development For Parents
- Literacy Workshops
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Music Appreciation
- Nutrition Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Parent Patrol
- Parenting Classes
- Peace Circles
- Running
- Safe Passage
- Safety Workshops
- Self-Esteem Workshops
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
- Transition to College Workshops
- Yoga
Scholastic
- Academic Olympics
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Chicago History Fair
- Debate Team
- Evening School
- Freshmen On-Pace
- History Club
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Math Team
- Mayor Daley’s Book Club
- Newspaper
- Poetry Club
- Poetry Workshops
- Summer School
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Tutoring
- 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’ Tennis
- Boys’ Track
- Boys’ Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance
- Fitness Basics
- Floor Hockey
- Football
- Girls’ Baseball
- Girls’ Basketball
- Girls’ Bowling
- Girls’ Cross Country
- Girls’ Soccer
- Girls’ Softball
- Girls’ Swimming
- Girls’ Volleyball
- Karate
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
School Performance
78.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
79.6%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
77.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
885
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
68.2%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Provisional Support
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- 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.
KELLY HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Arts, A/V Technology and Communications - Digital Media
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,General
- Number of applications: 376
- Number of offers: 58
KELLY HS-General Education
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: 2.0
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Attendance Area,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: 840
- Number of offers: 119
KELLY 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: 511
- Number of offers: 53
KELLY 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: Proximity,General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
KELLY HS-Special Education-MultiSensory
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: Proximity,General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
