Kelvyn Park High School
CPS choice · 7-12
At a glance
The state's 2025 summative designation is Targeted; ISBE has identified the school for additional support (ISBE Report Card 2025). For 2025–26, 165 applications were recorded for 21 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- 74% of students were chronically absent in 2025 - about what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2025). Family involvement was rated ‘Neutral’ (40 of 99) on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2026 survey - benchmarked levels relative to spring 2024 results, not percentages).
- Academic fit
- On the 5Essentials survey, school leadership was rated ‘Weak’ and teacher collaboration was rated ‘Neutral’ (5Essentials spring 2026 survey - benchmarked levels relative to spring 2024 results, not percentages). Average class size is 25.5; about 13.8 students per teacher, computed from all-teacher staffing (ISBE Report Card 2025).
- Social-emotional fit
- 39% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - below what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 4343 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE
- Neighborhood
- Hermosa
- Phone
- (773)534-4200
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://kphermosa.org
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Clay Creations, Drawing, Painting, Plays/Acting, Theater, Band/Orchestra, Mosaics, Student Art Club, Animation/Cartoon, Graphic Design, Murals, Percussion, Student Music Club, Art Studio, Dance, Media and Production Workshops, Musicals, Photography, Talent Show, Web Design, Choir/Chorus, Drama, Mixed Media, Sketching
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
16” Softball, Cheerleading, Exercise, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Baseball, Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Boys' Volleyball, Conditioning and Fitness, Fitness Basics, Girls' Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Ping Pong, Softball, Volleyball
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Involved families
- Neutral (40 of 99)
- Supportive environment
- Neutral (46 of 99)
- Ambitious instruction
- Neutral (45 of 99)
- Effective leaders
- Weak (37 of 99)
- Collaborative teachers
- Neutral (41 of 99)
- Safety (student-reported)
- Weak (38 of 99)
UChicago 5Essentials, spring 2026 survey, verified 2026-09-23. Each score runs from 1 to 99 and is compared with spring 2024 results; the level uses the survey site’s own bands (Neutral is 40 to 59, Strong 60 to 79). These are not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still score below typical.
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Socialization of New Teachers and Teacher Safety are rated above the CPS average; Academic Personalism, Classroom Rigor, and Parent Supportiveness are rated below it this year.
From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. The levels above come from this same survey.
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Ambitious Instruction
45 ▼ below the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported56 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported56 ▼ below the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
46 ▼ below the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported37 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported38 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported52 ▼ below the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported56 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
41 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported48 ▼ below the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported39 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported48 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported29 ▼ below the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported43 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
37 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported39 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported41 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
40 ▼ below the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported43 ▼ below the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported40 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported38 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported36 ▼ below the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported41 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported33 ▼ below the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported52 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported54 ▼ below the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported19 ▼ below the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported54 ▼ below the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported39 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported48 ▼ below the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported54 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported45 ▲ above the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported62 ▬ about the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported37 ▬ about the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported52 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.
Programs (4)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Media Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Fine & Performing Arts Magnet cluster | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
General Education Neighborhood | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Health Science Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Point-based | Yes | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.
Next meetings
CPS has not posted any upcoming meetings for this council yet.
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Michelle J Suttmeier · Principal
- Lilia Lara Moreno · Parent
- Guadalupe Gonzalez herrera gonzalez · Parent
- Roxana Hernandez · Parent
- Sandra Puebla · Community member
- Isela Juarez · Community member
- Maria Henao · Teacher
- Michael Waterbrook · Teacher
- Michelle Arroyo · School staff (non-teaching)
- Miguel A Roa · Student
- Ariannys E Annunziata · Student
- Anaelia M Harris · Student
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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