CHSD 218 School District

10701 Kilpatrick Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-6203
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#713 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of CHSD 218  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CHSD 218  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CHSD 218  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
50%
82%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of CHSD 218  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of CHSD 218  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$135 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of CHSD 218  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$27,571
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in CHSD 218  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student (19-20)
$24,542
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in CHSD 218  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best CHSD 218 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13049 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,960 students
Rank: #22.
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10601 Central Ave
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3940 W Midlothian Tpke
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 371-1880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12700 Sacramento Ave
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 5,496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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