KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
Kennedy High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 1,688 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 96 teachers, Kennedy High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Kennedy High School, located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public secondary school serving students in the 9th through 12th grades as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically known for its strong community ties, the school offers a standard academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations designed to foster student engagement and personal development.
The school operates within the broader framework of the Chicago Public Schools system, which emphasizes college and career readiness through its various initiatives. For families and prospective students, Kennedy High School is recognized as a focal point for the local Southwest Side community, providing essential educational services and resources to a diverse student body. Those interested in specific academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or current school programs are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly.
For more information, contact Kennedy High School at (773) 535-2325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60638-2539
(773) 535-2325
KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 1,688 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 1,688
- Teachers:
- 96.31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,688 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.0%
- White
- 20.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.