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Kenwood Academy High School
Public High School
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Grade 7-12
5015 S Blackstone Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Gregory L Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
B
A-
B+
A+
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
27.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
354:1
Student Diversity
Female
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Black
86.3%
White
4.9%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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 Urbana-Champaign
614 Students
Northern Illinois University
614 Students
Howard University
609 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
573 Students
Clark Atlanta University
520 Students
Illinois State University
468 Students
Michigan State University
441 Students
DePaul University
395 Students
Florida A&M University
391 Students
Spelman College
374 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
456 Students
Psychology
325 Students
Biology
306 Students
Nursing
262 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
208 Students
Marketing
133 Students
Computer Science
117 Students
Pre-Law Studies
117 Students
Political Science and Government
106 Students
Finance
97 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/11/2025
Kenwood academy for me has been a very nice experience. The classes they offer and teachers who teach them are extremely helpful in college readiness and are setting me on the path for an easy transition into college.
4/2/2025
Kenwood is a neighborhood high school that exceeds its expectations. Kenwood places emphasis on the importance of college. Their mission is college as the principal loves to announce.
3/15/2025
My experience at Kenwood was a very eye-opening time for me, as it helped me overcome challenges, expand my social circle, and define myself as a person.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/7/2025
The Kenwood Academic Center was a fantastic place for our daughter. In addition to great academics, she got to perform at Symphony Hall with Jason Moran from the Kennedy Center and the Kenwood Marching Band. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Staff and faculty have been very supportive!!!
7/27/2023
My oldest son graduated from Kenwood and he often spoke about how supportive the teachers were towards him and how they encouraged him to excel and do his best. He loved that the administration was always supportive and easy to talk to as well. He knew not only the teachers but also the admin pushed...
6/30/2023
I am a parent who had 2 daughters attend KENWOOD for both 7/8 at the Academic Center and 9-12 at the high school. Both of my daughters were very engaged in their learning and their extracurriculars. I have been a happy KENWOOD parent for 10 years total, as my girls are 4 grades apart in school. I hi...
2/20/2018
The staff at this school is incompetent and rude. It amazes me that they hire these people to interact with not only our kids but the public as well. They are good at sweeping everything under the rug and never taking responsibility or ownership for anything. I have not run into anyone at this schoo...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$40K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
43
Average Home Value
$633,665
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$88,403
% of College Grads
58.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
3,974 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
69.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Kennicott Park
- Basketball
- Pickleball
- Playground
Oakwood / 41St Street Beach
Houston Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Ikeda Peace Grove
Kenwood Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Sycamore Playlot Park
- Playground
Gwendolyn Brooks Park
- Pickleball
- Playground
Harsh Playground Park
- Playground
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Kenwood Academy 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,259 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Kenwood Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $633,665. Discover additional schools in the area, like LITTLE BLACK PEARL ARTS ACAD HS, Hyde Park Academy High School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kenwood Academy High School.