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James Hart School vs. Kenwood Academy High School

Should you attend James Hart School or Kenwood Academy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
James Hart School
18220 Morgan St
Homewood, IL 60430
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kenwood Academy High School
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Kenwood Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, James Hart School 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,337 students in grades 7-12, Kenwood Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-12
Total Students
703 students
2,337 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Hart School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kenwood Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Hart School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kenwood Academy High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
129 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Hart School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kenwood Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Hart School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Homewood School District 153 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1970 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#975 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Hart School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kenwood Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
32%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Hart School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Homewood School District 153 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenwood Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Hart School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Homewood School District 153 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenwood Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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92%
(Top 20% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kenwood Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James Hart School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kenwood Academy High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
248
-
Grade 7 Students
226
148
Grade 8 Students
229
138
Grade 9 Students
-
498
Grade 10 Students
-
465
Grade 11 Students
-
551
Grade 12 Students
-
537

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Hart School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Homewood School District 153 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kenwood Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Hart School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Homewood School District 153 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kenwood Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
56%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Hart School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Homewood School District 153 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kenwood Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Hart School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Homewood School District 153 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kenwood Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Hart School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Homewood School District 153 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kenwood Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Hart School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Homewood School District 153 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kenwood Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Hart School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Homewood School District 153 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kenwood Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Hart School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Homewood School District 153 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kenwood Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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