Serving 1,862 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,862 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory's ranking?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is ranked #2850 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is 75%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
1,862 students attend Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Kelly College Preparatory offer ?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory part of?
In what neighborhood is Thomas Kelly College Preparatory located?
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Brighton Park.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,862 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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