Enrollment
1,762
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993000920
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #29 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,762
- students enrolled
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks #29 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993000920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Kelly College Preparatory compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is a large high school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 1,762 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,762 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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 high schools, it stands alongside Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students): Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students) and Taft High School (4,487 students) alongside Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
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 Thomas Kelly College Preparatory compares
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,762 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,762
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,762 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 125.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993000920
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
Asian 9.6%
African American 2.3%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 252:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 65
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
$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 Thomas Kelly College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Kelly College Preparatory'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
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Standard public school
1,698 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
How many students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has 1,762 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Kelly College Preparatory rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks #29 of 130 high 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 high schools in Chicago on the city page.
Is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory a good school?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, 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.