Thomas Kelly College Preparatory

4136 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,903 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Thomas Kelly College Preparatory's student population of 1,903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,903 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2850 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
83%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Kelly College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory's ranking?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is ranked #2850 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 75%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
1,903 students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Kelly College Preparatory offer ?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory part of?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory located?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Brighton Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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