Thomas Kelly College Preparatory

www.cps.edu

1,762 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kelly High School, located at 4136 S. California Ave in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a large, diverse public high school serving the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood anchor, the school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and student clubs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is noted for its strong commitment to its predominantly Hispanic student body, offering robust bilingual education programs and support services to ensure academic success for English Language Learners. Kelly High School focuses on creating a safe and inclusive environment, emphasizing college and career readiness through partnerships with local community organizations and initiatives that help students prepare for post-secondary life. Its location in Brighton Park makes it a central hub for the local community, providing students with a collaborative environment that balances rigorous academics with cultural enrichment.

1,762

Total Students

123.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1,518
Black	41
Asian	170
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,518 (86.2%)
Asian
170 (9.6%)
Black
41 (2.3%)
White
27 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)535-4900
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 9 349

Grade 10 424

Grade 11 570

Grade 12 419

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	349
Grade 10	424
Grade 11	570
Grade 12	419

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	860	48.8%
Male	902	51.2%

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