Top Rankings
CHSD 218 School District 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,496 students in CHSD 218 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CHSD 218 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
5,496 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
CHSD 218 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#713 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
14 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,278 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
28%
# Black Students
1,381 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
25%
16%
# White Students
1,630 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
30%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,289
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,365
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,403
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,439
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,571 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,542 is higher than the state median of $21,244. 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 (19-20)
$27,571
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$24,542
$21,244
Best CHSD 218 School District Public Schools (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
Rank: #22.
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Sacramento Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District manages 4 public schools serving 5,496 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District is ranked #700 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 CHSD 218 School District?
42% of CHSD 218 School District 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 CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CHSD 218 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,542 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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