Kenwood Academy High School vs Shoesmith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 415 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenwood Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,268 students
Shoesmith Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Kenwood Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | Shoesmith Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 691 | #1557 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9860 of 16,910 | #40290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,268 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 27.2).
- •Kenwood Academy High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Kenwood Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Kenwood Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 71.8%).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.4).
- •Kenwood Academy High School is the larger school with 2,268 students compared with 294.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kenwood Academy High School better than Shoesmith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood Academy High School ranks higher (44.3 vs 27.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kenwood Academy High School and Shoesmith Elem School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenwood Academy High School: 2,268. Shoesmith Elem School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenwood Academy High School and Shoesmith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kenwood Academy High School is 212th of 691 and Shoesmith Elem School is 1557th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).