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 1,916 students in grades 9-12, A B Shepard High School (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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,916 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A B Shepard High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Palos Heights, IL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 6.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A B Shepard High School (Campus) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
A B Shepard High School (Campus)'s student population of 1,916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,916 students
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Brown, Orange
School Motto
We're the Astros!
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
A B Shepard High School (Campus) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A B Shepard High School (Campus) is 0.69, 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
#1966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A B Shepard High School (Campus)'s ranking?
A B Shepard High School (Campus) is ranked #1966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are A B Shepard High School (Campus) often compared to?
A B Shepard High School (Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Carl Sandburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 School (Campus)?
The graduation rate of A B Shepard High School (Campus) is 85%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend A B Shepard High School (Campus)?
1,916 students attend A B Shepard High School (Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of A B Shepard High School (Campus) students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 25% 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 School (Campus)?
A B Shepard High School (Campus) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does A B Shepard High School (Campus) offer ?
A B Shepard High School (Campus) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A B Shepard High School (Campus) part of?
A B Shepard High School (Campus) is part of CHSD 218 School District.
School Calendar
View the A B Shepard High School (Campus) yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of Student Attendance for First Semester
December 18, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
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