Kennedy High School

www.cps.edu

1,720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,720

Total Students

104.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	1,396
Black	65
Asian	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,396 (81.2 %)
White
237 (13.8 %)
Black
65 (3.8 %)
Asian
9 (0.5 %)
Two or More
9 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-2325
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 514

Grade 10 447

Grade 11 379

Grade 12 380