For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,960 students in Palos Heights, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Palos Heights, IL is A B Shepard High Sch (Campus). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Heights, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Palos Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Palos Heights, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is A B Shepard High Sch (Campus), with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palos Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13049 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,960 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palos Heights, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Palos Heights, IL include A B Shepard High Sch (Campus).
How many public high schools are located in Palos Heights?
1 public high schools are located in Palos Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Heights?
Palos Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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