Very Good
#1079 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4136 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Kelly College Preparatory 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,576
Median home value
$240,600
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Back of the Yards Ib HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- VictoriaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #127 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
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,862 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
What grades does Thomas Kelly College Preparatory serve?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Kelly College Preparatory rank in IL?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks #1,079 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory a charter school?
No, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
94.8% of students at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.6%
- Phone
- (773) 535-4900
- Area population (ZIP 60632)
- 87,831
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 60632; 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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