For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,510 students in Oak Lawn, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Oak Lawn, IL are Oak Lawn Comm High School and H L Richards High Sch(Campus). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Lawn, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Oak Lawn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Oak Lawn, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Lawn Comm High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oak Lawn, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Lawn Comm High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 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
| 1,676 students
Oak Lawn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8901 South 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
R I S E - Oak Lawn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4625 W 107th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Oak Lawn, IL include Oak Lawn Comm High School and H L Richards High Sch(Campus).
How many public high schools are located in Oak Lawn?
2 public high schools are located in Oak Lawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oak Lawn include: H L Richards High Sch(Campus) vs. Oak Lawn Comm High School, Oak Lawn Comm High School vs. H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
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