Serving 927 students in grades 9-12, Evergreen Park High School 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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evergreen Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Evergreen Park High School's student population of 927 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
20
School Rankings
Evergreen Park High School 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 Evergreen Park High School 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
#1925 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
31%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
34%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
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 Evergreen Park High School's ranking?
Evergreen Park High School is ranked #1925 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Evergreen Park High School often compared to?
Evergreen Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fenger Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evergreen Park High School?
The graduation rate of Evergreen Park High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Evergreen Park High School?
927 students attend Evergreen Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Evergreen Park High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Park High School?
Evergreen Park High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evergreen Park High School offer ?
Evergreen Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Evergreen Park High School part of?
Evergreen Park High School is part of Evergreen Park CHSD 231 School District.
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