Kennedy High School

www.cps.edu

1,647 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennedy High School, located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public secondary school serving students in the 9th through 12th grades as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically known for its strong community ties, the school offers a standard academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations designed to foster student engagement and personal development.

The school operates within the broader framework of the Chicago Public Schools system, which emphasizes college and career readiness through its various initiatives. For families and prospective students, Kennedy High School is recognized as a focal point for the local Southwest Side community, providing essential educational services and resources to a diverse student body. Those interested in specific academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or current school programs are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly.

1,647

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	1,358
Black	81
Asian	12
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,358 (82.5%)
White
191 (11.6%)
Black
81 (4.9%)
Asian
12 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)535-2325
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 9 345

Grade 10 407

Grade 11 483

Grade 12 412