Kelvyn Park High School is located on the west side of Belmont Gardens. The school serves over 400 students in grades seventh through 12th. When Ames Middle School closed, Kelvyn Park became a combined junior and senior high school for the area.
The school focuses on instilling resilience, perseverance, creativity, compassion, and intimacy in its students. Over the past several years, the school has focused on social and emotional learning and less punitive disciplinary measures.
To ensure staff reflect their community and can communicate with the students they serve, 70 % of staff are bilingual in Spanish.
Though Kelvyn Park High School’s graduation rate is generally around 50 %, they continue to work toward strengthening their programs.
In addition to traditional academics, the school also offers specific courses and real-world experiences for students that center around digital media, health care and military careers.
Extracurricular activities include sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and co-ed baseball.
Kelvyn Park High School
Public High School
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Grade 7-12
4343 W Wrightwood Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Susan K Mekarshi
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
3%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
62%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
C-
C+
B-
C+
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
470
Verbal
460
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
21
Reading
20
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
20.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
393:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
87.5%
Black
8%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
49 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
39 Students
DePaul University
36 Students
Loyola University Chicago
32 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
26 Students
Dominican University
25 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
25 Students
Northwestern University
19 Students
Northern Illinois University
17 Students
Western Illinois University
17 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
16 Students
Business
14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
13 Students
Psychology
9 Students
Sociology
9 Students
Biology
6 Students
Computer Science
6 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
5 Students
Civil Engineering
4 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/8/2020
I attended this school for 3 years and I loved it. The support I received from both the staff and the teachers was spectacular.
8/18/2020
kelvyn park high school is on a different level of education, due to the demographic of the surrounding neighborhood. the teachers tried to help as best they could, however, they were ham strung into being a glorified baby sitters.
3/8/2019
My experience in Kelvyn Park High School was been great these past 4 years been here. I have been getting help my advisory with College applications and FAFSA. Students in school are friendly when it comes to new kids transferring from another school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2013
Hello parents and students of cps and all other places that are inquireing about kelvyn park high school.This school has been through a lot in the last few years.But is now advancing in so many areas.It has taken many years to be where we are so now as a team we will move this school foward and lift...
1/18/2013
this is a decent school but needs a new building!the current one is falling apart and outdated!the gym can get hard subbing at times but being at kp is a nice experience!
9/21/2012
I am a 1975 Grad. My Grandmother, Mother, Aunt and Brothers are all Grads. People and neighborhoods change. I visited the school with my wife some 7 years ago. The "kids" were OK quite busy! We thought that there was too much technology and not enough learning going on. The principal at the time was...
5/30/2011
I graduated in 01. And the bad reviews I've read so far are pretty much true. Too many bad students, particularly the one's in gangs. On my first day of school I've seen two fights. The teacher's. Were OK. Its just how the school is run, which is poorly.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Belmont Gardens
List Price Range
$196K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$403,622
% Renters
59%
Household Income
$77,806
% of College Grads
20.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,399 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.5%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Kelvyn Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Blackhawk Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Pool
Ken-Well Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Kosciuszko (Thadeuz) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Pool
Hermosa Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Kosciuszko (Thadeuz) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Logan Square Park
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