Kenwood Academy High School vs Yorkville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 74 km 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
Yorkville High School
Yorkville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,266 students
| Measure | Kenwood Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | Yorkville High School Yorkville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 691 | #135 of 691 |
| National rank | #9860 of 16,910 | #8061 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,268 | 2,266 |
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 2,266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Chicago | Yorkville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorkville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 44.3).
- •Kenwood Academy High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Yorkville High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Yorkville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 53.8%).
- •Yorkville High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.4).
- •Kenwood Academy High School is the larger school with 2,268 students compared with 2,266.
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 Yorkville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Yorkville High School ranks higher (51.3 vs 44.3 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 Yorkville High School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Yorkville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenwood Academy High School: 2,268. Yorkville High School: 2,266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenwood Academy High School and Yorkville High School rank in Illinois?
Kenwood Academy High School is 212th of 691 and Yorkville High School is 135th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).