Serving 1,867 students in grades 9-12, Oak Lawn Comm High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,867 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Lawn Comm High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 6 square miles in Oak Lawn, IL. Most areas within the zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Lawn Comm High School's student population of 1,867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,867 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Oak Lawn Comm High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Lawn Comm High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2265 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sparty The Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Lawn Comm High School's ranking?
Oak Lawn Comm High School is ranked #2265 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oak Lawn Comm High School often compared to?
Oak Lawn Comm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H L Richards High School(Campus) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Lawn Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Lawn Comm High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Oak Lawn Comm High School?
1,867 students attend Oak Lawn Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oak Lawn Comm High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Lawn Comm High School?
Oak Lawn Comm High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Lawn Comm High School offer ?
Oak Lawn Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Lawn Comm High School part of?
Oak Lawn Comm High School is part of Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District.
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