Thomas Kelly College Preparatory

Thomas Kelly College Preparatory serves 1,862 students in grades 9-12 on Chicago's Southwest Side. With 126 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, providing relatively small class sizes for a large urban high school. Academically, Thomas Kelly faces significant challenges, with only 9% of students demonstrating proficiency in English Language Arts across grade levels.

The school currently ranks in the 10th percentile among Illinois high schools, indicating substantial room for academic growth and development. These results reflect the broader educational challenges often found in urban schools serving working-class communities. The school draws from the surrounding 60632 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $53,966 and 15% of residents live below the poverty line.

The neighborhood has a median home value of $226,200, and 13% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, suggesting a community where many families are working to provide educational opportunities for their children despite economic constraints. As a regular public school in Chicago, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is working to support its large student body in an urban environment where educational resources and community support play crucial roles in student success. The school serves a diverse population of nearly 2,000 students in a densely populated area of over 86,000 residents.