Serving 1,113 students in grades 6-8, H H Conrady Jr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H H Conrady Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
H H Conrady Jr High School's student population of 1,113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H H Conrady Jr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H H Conrady Jr High School is 0.44, 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
#226 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H H Conrady Jr High School's ranking?
H H Conrady Jr High School is ranked #226 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are H H Conrady Jr High School often compared to?
H H Conrady Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, Liberty Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend H H Conrady Jr High School?
1,113 students attend H H Conrady Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of H H Conrady Jr High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H H Conrady Jr High School?
H H Conrady Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does H H Conrady Jr High School offer ?
H H Conrady Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is H H Conrady Jr High School part of?
H H Conrady Jr High School is part of North Palos SD 117 School District.
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