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Kelvyn Park High School

High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4343 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)11% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation10.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism83.6%

Students at Kelvyn Park High School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2010
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2011
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
6%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kelvyn Park High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,710

Median home value

$289,000

Median rent

$1,212/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

47.6%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aspira Charter - Early College PrCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–120.9 mi263Compare →
Intrinsic Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.27–120.9 mi947Compare →
Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col PrepCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–120.9 mi991Compare →
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt HSCharter · enrollment unverified5.89–120.9 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#493 of 621
District spending per student
$22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kelvyn Park High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kelvyn Park High School

Kelvyn Park High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 525 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,055 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kelvyn Park High School

What grades does Kelvyn Park High School serve?

Kelvyn Park High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Kelvyn Park High School?

Kelvyn Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelvyn Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kelvyn Park High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kelvyn Park High School rank in IL?

Kelvyn Park High School ranks #3,055 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Kelvyn Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kelvyn Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kelvyn Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelvyn Park High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kelvyn Park High School a charter school?

No, Kelvyn Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kelvyn Park High School a Title I school?

No, Kelvyn Park High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelvyn Park High School?

84.6% of students at Kelvyn Park High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
525
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.6%
Area population (ZIP 60639)
84,505
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60639; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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