Kelly High School

at 4136 S California Ave, Chicago , 60632 United States

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Kelly High School is a public 4–year high school located in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school is named for Irish nationalist Thomas J. Kelly. Kelly is the third largest Chicago public high school in terms of student population. Over 80% of students are Hispanic. The school's team name is Trojans. Opened in 1928, Kelly is a part of the Chicago Public Schools district.HistoryKelly opened its doors as a junior high school on December 3, 1928, only serving grades six through ninth. On July 12, 1933, the Board of Education abolished all junior high schools in Chicago, and on September 17, 1933 for the 1933–34 school year; Kelly reopened as a senior high school.AthleticsKelly competes in the Chicago Public League (CPL) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).Notable alumni Kevin Hickey – Major League Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles Joe Young – 1952, former American football defensive end in the early American Football League Michael Harmata – Norman Rabjohn Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Marissa P.

Reviews of schools, huh? I'll try to do this without a hint of bias =P I graduated in Kelly's Class of 2002 and believe me I was glad. Throughout my 4 year... Read more

Hugo G.

You are going to be hard pressed to find a better music program in a public high school. The music departments are just amazing.

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Kelly High School is Chicago based place and this enity listed in High School category. Located at 4136 S California Ave IL 60632. Contact phone number of Kelly High School: (773) 535-4900