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KENWOOD HS
https://kenwoodacademy.org
5015 S BLACKSTONE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60615
2, 6, 15, 28, X28
Blue
Student Body: 2229
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

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

Demographics

1.6%
Asian
81.7%
Black
6.6%
Hispanic
6.1%
White
4.0%
Other

School Stats

5.8%
Diverse Learners
3.5%
Limited English
5.6%
Mobility Rate
37.5%
Chronic Truancy
55.7%
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
88.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
93.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
94.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
975
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
71.9%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
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.

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: Tier is only considered in the selection of 7th grade applicants. 30% of seats are filled based on test scores alone. The remaining seats are evenly divided among applicants from each of the four socio-economic tiers.
  • Number of applications: 750
  • 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: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 2096
  • Number of offers: 303

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: Proximity,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: 3234
  • Number of offers: 103