Alan B. Shepard High School is a public secondary school located in Palos Heights, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago. The school, along with Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and Harold L. Richards High School are part of Community High School District 218.
Serving 1,960 students in grades 9-12, A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)'s student population of 1,960 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Brown, Orange
School Rankings
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2067 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
31%
28%
Black
24%
16%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)'s ranking?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is ranked #2067 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) often compared to?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg High School, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)?
The graduation rate of A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)?
1,960 students attend A B Shepard High Sch (Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) offer ?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) part of?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is part of CHSD 218 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Summer School for Second Semester (Shepard)
July 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of Student Attendance for First Semester (Shepard)
December 19, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break (Shepard)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (Shepard)
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Shepard)
April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)
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