Kenwood Community School
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
In the heart of the Kenwood neighborhood near the School Forest at Cedar Lake, Kenwood Community School provides an inclusive, joyful & student-centered atmosphere for children to learn & grow. Kenwood’s commitment to the arts, academics, rigor & race equity inspires creativity, collaboration & civic engagement. Relationships with families & community partners are integral to Kenwood students’ success. Arts residencies at every grade are what spark the Kenwood slogan: Smarts+Arts=Kenwood Community School.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Pashto, Dari
Extra programming
Kenwood Community School offers: a Native American Arts Residency; West African Drumming & Dance with Brother Ghana; Taiko Drumming; a 5th Grade Trip to camp Widjiwagan; Star Base STEM learning; Alliance Francais; Language Sprout; Chess Club; Girls on the Run; Reading Partners; Youth Inc.; Reading Corps; Scouts; Robotics; DNR School Forest excursions; school gardening; Midwest Food Connections; & Math Club.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Kenwood Community School are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Above Average
Academic programming
Smarts + Arts: Through strong academic programming, arts integration, & environmental stewardship, Kenwood Community School prepares all students to be life-long learners & contributors to a democratic society. Instruction is differentiated to support the growth & development of all students.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, Environmental Stewardship, Personalized Learning
Special education programming
Kenwood has a Setting III Autism Program, Special Education Resource services, Occupational Therapy, Speech Services, & provides the support of a School Social Worker & School Psychologist.
Curricula
No response from school.
English language learner programming
Kenwood has two licensed teachers who provide English language programming to students who are new to the country & to those who have been learning English for years. Classroom teachers utilize instructional practices to support English language acquisition.
Proficiency
5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
4 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Average
School values
Kenwood Community School exists to provide an inclusive, joyful, & student-centered atmosphere for children to learn & grow. They believe strong academics, the arts, & equitable practices inspire creativity, collaboration, & civic engagement. Kenwood PRIDE values are peace, respect, integrity, dependability, & engagement.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
Kenwood Community School provides a respectful & safe learning environment by setting clear & consistent expectations, & reinforcing them. This fosters a positive community where all members believe in themselves & in others, thereby increasing academic engagement, achievement, & social-emotional growth.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Average
Equity vision
Kenwood Community School cultivates a supportive, antiracist, & inclusive school environment that ensures equitable access & opportunities for academic success, allowing all students to feel welcomed, responded to, & connected.
