Top Rankings
Community High School District 218 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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,496 students in Community High School District 218. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Community High School District 218 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
5,496 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Community High School District 218, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#738 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
42%
28%
% Black
25%
17%
% White
30%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,571 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,542 is higher than the state median of $21,662. 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
$27,571
$22,423
Spending / Student
$24,542
$21,662
Best Community High School District 218 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13049 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,960 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Sacramento Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,841 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Community High School District 218?
Community High School District 218 manages 4 public schools serving 5,496 students.
What is the rank of Community High School District 218?
Community High School District 218 is ranked #729 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Community High School District 218?
42% of Community High School District 218 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community High School District 218?
Community High School District 218 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Community High School District 218's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,542 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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