For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,840 students in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Kenwood are Kenwood Academy High School, King College Prep High School and Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King College Prep High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenwood Academy High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 2,338 students
Rank: #22.
King College Prep High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1180
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1180
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 690-5500
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 690-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL include Kenwood Academy High School, King College Prep High School and Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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