At a glance
Reported students
2,268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
130.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Kenwood Academy High School: 2,268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Kenwood Academy High School
Kenwood Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 2,268 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (82.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kenwood Academy High School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 130.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.3%
- Hispanic7%
- Black82.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Young Magnet High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,223 reported students
Lincoln Park High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,214 reported students
Jones College Prep High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,954 reported students
Mather High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,777 reported students
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
High · Grades 09–12
1,762 reported students
Hubbard High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,710 reported students
Public schools near Kenwood Academy High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King College Prep High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 819 | 1 mi |
| Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 538 | 1.2 mi |
| Hyde Park Academy High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 838 | 1.5 mi |
| Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 06–12 | 591 | 1.6 mi |
| Williams Medical Prep High Sch High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 74 | 1.8 mi |
| Bronzeville Scholastic HS High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 119 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Academy High School
What grades does Kenwood Academy High School serve?
Kenwood Academy High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Kenwood Academy High School?
Kenwood Academy High School reported 2,268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,248 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kenwood Academy High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 2,268 students and 130.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kenwood Academy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kenwood Academy High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kenwood Academy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kenwood Academy High School in?
Kenwood Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kenwood Academy High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include King College Prep High School (1 mi), Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts (1.2 mi), Hyde Park Academy High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.