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
940
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
3%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
72%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
C-
C+
B-
C+
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
470
Verbal
460
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
19
Reading
17
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
20.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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
43 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
34 Students
Loyola University Chicago
28 Students
DePaul University
26 Students
Dominican University
21 Students
Northwestern University
19 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
19 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
18 Students
Northern Illinois University
16 Students
Roosevelt University
15 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
12 Students
Nursing
11 Students
Psychology
8 Students
Sociology
7 Students
Biology
6 Students
Computer Science
5 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
5 Students
Graphic Design
4 Students
Civil Engineering
4 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/30/2023
The best part is the teachers and staff they make u feel so welcomed. Honestly the staff and teachers are so inviting and i feel like thats one of the biggest perks in any type of school you attend. They offer a lot of help for students who maybe dont speak english or sometimes have some trouble understanding thing faster than others. They make everyone feel included. The security guards are the best they know when to stop messing around and when they are freely allowed to. If your failing classes each semester they put your name down to be called to the counselors to find a sort of plan to get those credits its honestly the best thing they could do especially for someone like me who has serious social anxiety and will panic before asking any small question.The schedule is not bad at all i kinda liked last years more i would change it if i could but its not bad. They have many clubs as well.I dont have any bad experiences personally.
5/4/2018
My experience at Kelvyn Park was good, i feel as if u stay focus in any school you go to you will successed. There was bad times but i got through it with the help of my family and teachers. Some teachers here actually care for you and want to see you leave here ready for the world and i love that. They push you hard cause they see we have more in us then we see ourselves.
4/3/2018
I like the teachers that attend to this school. They're very nice and respectful. I would like to see more students joining sports.
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
$190K - $765K
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$409,355
% Renters
59%
Household Income
$77,806
% of College Grads
20.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,399 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
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- Basketball
- Football
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- Dog Park
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Hermosa Park
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- Basketball
- Football
Kosciuszko (Thadeuz) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Logan Square Park
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Kelvyn Park High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 581 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 3% are proficient in reading. Kelvyn Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $409,355. Discover additional schools in the area, like Foreman College and Career Academy, Schurz High School, Marine Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kelvyn Park High School.