Top Rankings
CHSD 218 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,403 students in CHSD 218 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 CHSD 218 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
5,403 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
CHSD 218 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#683 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,271 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
27%
# Black Students
1,329 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
25%
17%
# White Students
1,591 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
29%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
138 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,400
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,269
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,279
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,455
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,045 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,964 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$135 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$28,045
$22,162
Spending / Student (19-20)
$24,964
$21,409
Best CHSD 218 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13049 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #22.
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,688 students
Rank: #33.
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Sacramento Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3940 W Midlothian Tpke
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 371-1880
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 371-1880
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District manages 4 public schools serving 5,403 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District is ranked #708 out of 918 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CHSD 218 School District?
42% of CHSD 218 School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CHSD 218 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,964 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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