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KENNEDY HS
http://www.kennedy.cps.edu
6325 W 56TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60638
55N, 62, 62H
Orange
Student Body: 1537
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.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Polish, Spanish
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
7:30 AM-2:45 PM

Demographics

0.8%
Asian
4.4%
Black
82.8%
Hispanic
11.5%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

19.9%
Diverse Learners
22.6%
Limited English
10.8%
Mobility Rate
62.6%
Chronic Truancy
65.3%
Low Income

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)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • 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
79.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
73.6%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
81.5%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
894
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
71.9%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Provisional Support
Overall Rating

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.

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: 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: 808
  • Number of offers: 130

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: 538
  • 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: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None