Kennedy High School | |
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Address | |
6325 West 56th Street , 60638 | |
Coordinates | 41°47′26″N 87°46′48″W / 41.79052°N 87.78010°W |
Information | |
Type | Public secondary |
Established | 1963 |
School district | Chicago Public Schools |
CEEB code | 140897[1] |
Principal | George Z. Szkapiak |
Grades | 9–12 |
Gender | Coed |
Enrollment | 1,623 (2014–15) |
Color(s) | Royal Blue Golden Yellow |
Athletics conference | Chicago Public League |
Team name | Crusaders |
Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Website | kennedyhschicago |
John F. Kennedy High School is a public four-year high school located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Operated by Chicago Public Schools, Kennedy opened in 1963. The school is named in honor of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy (1917–1963). Kennedy is an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) school. Since 2000, Kennedy has been a part of the International Baccalaureate Program.