15201 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Oak Forest High School serves 1,349 students in grades 9-12.
Oak Forest High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 50% in IL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Forest High School's student population of 1,349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Forest High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Forest High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
27%
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Black
9%
17%
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White
54%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)
95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
27%
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Forest High School's ranking?

Oak Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Oak Forest High School?

The graduation rate of Oak Forest High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.

How many students attend Oak Forest High School?

1,349 students attend Oak Forest High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Oak Forest High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Oak Forest High School offer ?

Oak Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Oak Forest High School part of?

Oak Forest High School is part of Bremen Community High School District 228.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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