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Highland School

828 Willow Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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Tel: (708) 756-0008

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students (21-22)

1 student

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Total Students Trends (2011-2022)
Year	Highland School
2022	1
2020	214
2019	214
2018	196
2017	196
2016	192
2015	196
2014	178
2013	119
2012	106
2011	75

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Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends (2010-2025)
Year	Highland School
2025	7
2024	8
2023	6
2022	6
2020	6
2019	6
2018	2
2017	2
2016	4
2014	3
2012	14
2011	14
2010	5

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison (2008-2020)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2020	36:1	15:1	11:1
2019	36:1	15:1	11:1
2016	48:1	16:1	12:1
2012	8:1	16:1	15:1
2011	5:1	16:1	16:1
2010	32:1	16:1	17:1
2008	33:1	18:1	19:1

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American Indian

(21-22)

n/a

Asian

(21-22)

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison (2019-2020)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%

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Hispanic

(21-22)

n/a

27%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (2010-2020)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2020	70%	26%	59%
2019	70%	26%	59%
2018	73%	26%	59%
2017	73%	26%	59%
2016	69%	26%	59%
2015	68%	25%	60%
2014	67%	25%	60%
2013	68%	24%	58%
2012	78%	24%	55%
2011	73%	23%	52%
2010	75%	22%	54%

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Black

(21-22)

100%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2022)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2022	100%	17%	34%
2020	23%	17%	36%
2019	23%	17%	36%
2018	23%	17%	37%
2017	23%	17%	37%
2016	23%	17%	36%
2015	27%	17%	34%
2014	29%	17%	35%
2013	26%	18%	37%
2012	18%	18%	39%
2011	17%	18%	40%

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White

(21-22)

n/a

47%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (2008-2018)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2018	2%	49%	3%
2017	2%	49%	3%
2016	2%	49%	3%
2015	3%	49%	4%
2014	2%	50%	3%
2013	4%	50%	4%
2012	1%	51%	5%
2011	1%	51%	4%
2010	4%	53%	5%
2008	7%	54%	5%

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Hawaiian

(21-22)

n/a

Two or more races

(21-22)

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2020)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2020	6%	4%	2%
2019	6%	4%	2%
2018	2%	3%	1%
2017	2%	3%	1%
2016	6%	3%	2%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	2%	3%	2%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	3%	3%	1%
2011	9%	3%	4%

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100%

55%

n/a

0.70

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Diversity Score Comparison (2010-2020)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2020	0.46	0.68	0.53
2019	0.46	0.68	0.53
2018	0.42	0.67	0.52
2017	0.42	0.67	0.52
2016	0.47	0.67	0.52
2015	0.47	0.67	0.51
2014	0.47	0.66	0.52
2013	0.47	0.66	0.53
2012	0.36	0.65	0.55
2011	0.45	0.66	0.57
2010	0.41	0.64	0.55

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Eligible for (21-22)

100%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2010-2022)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2022	100%	43%	66%
2020	100%	47%	98%
2019	100%	47%	98%
2018	98%	46%	97%
2017	98%	46%	97%
2016	83%	47%	78%
2015	72%	52%	89%
2014	79%	47%	92%
2013	49%	45%	90%
2011	69%	39%	90%
2010	86%	37%	88%

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Eligible for (14-15)

19%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2008-2015)
Year	Highland School	Illinois	Chicago Heights SD 170 School District
2015	19%	2%	3%
2014	13%	3%	2%
2013	49%	5%	4%
2011	11%	5%	4%
2010	12%	6%	4%
2008	16%	6%	6%

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School District Name

Chicago Heights SD 170 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Highland School?

1 students attend Highland School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Highland School students are Black.

What grades does Highland School offer ?

Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Highland School part of?

Highland School is part of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District.

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