KENNEDY HS
6325 W 56TH St,
Chicago, Illinois, 60638
55A, 55N, 62, 62H
Orange
Student Body: 1442
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
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,Polish
- 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-2:53 PM
Demographics
0.7%
Asian
4.4%
Black
82.3%
Hispanic
12.1%
White
0.5%
Other
School Stats
20.2%
Diverse Learners
24.8%
Limited English
10.8%
Mobility Rate
62.6%
Chronic Truancy
63.5%
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
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Mixed Media
- Musicals
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Sewing
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Nutrition Workshop
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Young Parent Supports
Parent And Community
- Aerobics
- Community Service
- Cooking Club
- Crafts Workshops
- Dance Classes
- Enrichment Classes
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- 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
- Yoga
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Evening School
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Learning Lab
- Math Team
- Poetry Club
- Poetry Workshops
- Science Club
- 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' Softball
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Boys' Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Exercise
- Flag Football
- Football
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Bowling
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Swimming
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Girls' Water Polo
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Yoga/Pilates
School Performance
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
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Targeted 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.
KENNEDY HS-General Education
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KENNEDY HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)
Grades Served
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KENNEDY HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
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