Kennedy High School

Kennedy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6325 W 56th St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.5
4.0
1,567 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
George Z Szkapiak
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
76%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
25.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
81.2%
White
13.8%
Black
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 717 Students
DePaul University 445 Students
Loyola University Chicago 418 Students
Northern Illinois University 338 Students
Illinois State University 336 Students
Roosevelt University 285 Students
Saint Xavier University 277 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 266 Students
Northwestern University 222 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College 209 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 189 Students
Business 172 Students
Psychology 157 Students
Biology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 74 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Criminology 52 Students
Education 45 Students
Accounting 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 341 Reviews
4.0 Junior
6/10/2025
This school tries its hardest to enforce its rules to make it better. going into my senior year, I saw a big change in the school, from seeing fights all the time and cyberbullying, and drama, once they brought younder pouches, I feel all of that was less. People started to socialize more, being more open with the world around them, which helped a lot. I think security gets a little too close with the students and starts to favor and forget that they have a job. The school is a little overcrowded and has more people than the building can hold. The teachers are nice, they try their hardest to make everyone feel included, even if they don't want to be.
4.0 Alum
12/4/2024
The worst part was having to fear the fact that we weren't going to be ready for responsibility's, but at least the teachers knew proper professionalism and could properly teach our generation.
4.0 Senior
11/20/2024
The best part is my school strives academically and even with sports. The worst part is they don't have many options when it comes to promoting fine arts that department lacks quite a bit. I would like to see that change so others can expresss themselves more.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/10/2020
Terrible in so many ways drugs, fighting, bullying, terrible academics.
5.0 parent
6/23/2019
id rate this school a 10/10 without a doubt!
5.0 student
7/22/2015
I was a student here, and honestly i loved it. I currently Attend U Of I in champaign on a full ride. The teachers really care about their students. I was scared to attend, but honestly I'm so happy I did! Without the teachers here I ould not be at the university I am with the scholarships I have!
4.0 other
6/4/2015
i am parent no camens just wery good school my daughter arrived 2 years agoto this school Tank YOU

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Kennedy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,567 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Kennedy 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 3.2, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $351,480. Discover additional schools in the area, like Argo Community High School, Hancock College Preparatory High School, Hubbard High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kennedy High School.

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