Carl Sandburg High School, Sandburg, or CSHS, is a public four-year high school located at the intersection of La Grange Road and Southmoor Drive in Orland Park, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 2,840 students in grades 9-12, Carl Sandburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,840 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Sandburg High School serves the southern part of Orland Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 24.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Carl Sandburg High School's student population of 2,840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 182 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,840 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
182 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres (0.16 km2)
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg High School is 0.48, 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
#759 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg High School's ranking?
Carl Sandburg High School is ranked #759 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carl Sandburg High School often compared to?
Carl Sandburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amos Alonzo Stagg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carl Sandburg High School?
The graduation rate of Carl Sandburg High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Carl Sandburg High School?
2,840 students attend Carl Sandburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carl Sandburg High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg High School?
Carl Sandburg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg High School offer ?
Carl Sandburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carl Sandburg High School part of?
Carl Sandburg High School is part of Cons HSD 230 School District.
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