KENWOOD HS
5015 S BLACKSTONE Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60615
15, 171, 172, 192, 2, 28, 47, 6
Student Body: 2171
About the school
Kenwood Academy aims to develop critical readers, writers, and thinkers, who will strive within competitive academic institutions, as well as the global market place.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,Chinese,French
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- 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
1.8%
Asian
81.2%
Black
6.2%
Hispanic
7.0%
White
3.8%
Other
School Stats
5.7%
Diverse Learners
3.5%
Limited English
5.6%
Mobility Rate
37.5%
Chronic Truancy
53.1%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- AVID
- CTE (Digital Media)
Creative
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Ceramics
- Choir/Chorus
- Comprehensive Gifted Program
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Knitting
- Mixed Media
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Musicals
- Painting
- Percussion
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Pottery
- Sewing
- Step Dance
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
- Violin/Strings
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Nutrition Program
- Targeted Interventions
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Community Service
- Family Nights
- Leadership Development For Parents
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Academic Olympics
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Chess Team
- Debate Team
- Expanded Library Service Hours
- Math Team
- Newspaper
- Poetry Club
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Boys' Golf
- Boys' Lacrosse
- Boys' Soccer
- Boys' Softball
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Tennis
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Boys' Water Polo
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance
- Football
- Girls on Track
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Golf
- Girls' Lacrosse
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Swimming
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Girls' Water Polo
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Step Dance
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Yoga/Pilates
School Performance
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
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.
KENWOOD HS-Academic Center
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Regional Gifted Centers Test
- Number of applications: 853
- Number of offers: 150
KENWOOD HS-Magnet - Honors
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
KENWOOD HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
