Elmwood Park High School
Tel:
(708)452-7272
- Elmwood Park High School serves 891 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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Elmwood Park High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Elmwood Park High School's student population of 891 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 891 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elmwood Park High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elmwood Park High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1773 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.32 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elmwood Park High School is East Leyden High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is River Grove Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is River Grove Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- River Grove River Grove Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 701 students
0.4 miles
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708)453-6172 0.4 PK-8 701 - Elmwood Park Early Childhood Center Magnet School
Grades: PK-K | 229 students
0.7 miles
4 W Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708)583-5860 0.7 PK-K 229 - Elmwood Park Elmwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 569 students
0.7 miles
2319 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708)452-6254 0.7 1-6 569 - Elmwood Park John Mills Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 606 students
0.9 miles
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708)452-3560 0.9 1-6 606 - Elmwood Park Elm Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 458 students
1.0 miles
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708)452-3550 1.0 7-8 458
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