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Kennedy High School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Kennedy High School

Kennedy High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Chicago, Illinois. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,647 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Chicago. With about 109 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.1 students per teacher. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County. Families comparing options will find 177 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	6325 W 56th St, Chicago, IL 60638
Phone	(773) 535-2325
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,647
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	109
Students per teacher	15.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993000924). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Kennedy High School serve?

Kennedy High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Kennedy High School?

Kennedy High School reported 1,647 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy High School?

About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,647 students and 109 teachers in federal data.

Is Kennedy High School a public or charter school?

Kennedy High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Kennedy High School in?

Kennedy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Kennedy High School located?

Kennedy High School is at 6325 W 56th St, Chicago, IL 60638. The phone number is (773) 535-2325.

How many other schools are near Kennedy High School?

There are 177 other schools within 5 miles of Kennedy High School in our directory.