Enrollment
2,268
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Kenwood Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993000925
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Academy High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #133 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,268
- students enrolled
Kenwood Academy High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Academy High School ranks #133 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenwood Academy High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenwood Academy High School
Kenwood Academy High School is a large combined-grade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 2,268 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Illinois schools and 37% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,268 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding City of Chicago Sd 299 spends $21,050 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chicago's public schools, it stands alongside Lane Technical High School (4,604 students): Kenwood Academy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students) and Taft High School (4,487 students) alongside Kenwood Academy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kenwood Academy High School compares
Kenwood Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,268 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,268
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,268 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 122.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993000925
Student demographics
African American 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
White 6.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Kenwood Academy High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 378:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.3%
In-school suspensions 102
Out-of-school suspensions 123
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Kenwood Academy High School.
$21,050
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 29.9%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kenwood Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lane Technical High School
Standard public school
4,604 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 16:1 students per teacher
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
Standard public school
1,316 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Academy High School
How many students attend Kenwood Academy High School?
Kenwood Academy High School has 2,268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Academy High School is 19.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood Academy High School is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Academy High School?
Kenwood Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenwood Academy High School rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Academy High School ranks #133 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago on the city page.
Is Kenwood Academy High School a good school?
Kenwood Academy High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Kenwood Academy High School, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.