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Chicago Heights SD 170 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,690 students in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
2,690 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#640 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,727 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
27%
# Black Students
817 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
30%
17%
# White Students
94 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
4%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
273
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
283
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
310
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
351
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,019 is higher than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,960 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,019
$22,158
Spending / Student
$26,960
$21,406
Best Chicago Heights SD 170 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Center Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Greenbriar Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W Greenbriar Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
U S Grant Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2712 Miller Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 E 11th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kennedy Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington-mckinley Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Chicago Heights Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4165
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4165
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Sunnyside Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 E 23rd St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
828 Willow Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-0008
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-0008
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,690 students.
What is the rank of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District is ranked #632 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
64% of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chicago Heights SD 170 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,960 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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