Chicago Heights Sd 170 School District
School District · Chicago Heights, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
10
9 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
10
9 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#367 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,859
+$5,169 vs Illinois median
District size
2,655 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Chicago Heights Sd 170 ranks #367 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Chicago Heights Sd 170's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are U S Grant Elem School (7.6/10), Kennedy Elem School (7.1/10), and Lincoln Elem School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chicago Heights Sd 170 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U S Grant Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Kennedy Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Wilson Elem School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Greenbriar Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Chicago Heights Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Jefferson Elem School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Garfield Elem School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chicago Heights Sd 170
Chicago Heights Sd 170 is a Chicago Heights, Illinois school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 2,655 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $21,859 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Chicago Heights Sd 170 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is U S Grant Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Chicago Heights Sd 170 students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 32.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with test data.
Schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 2,655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 202
- District spending per student
- $21,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Chicago Heights Sd 170 has 10 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chicago Heights Sd 170?
The average composite rating for Chicago Heights Sd 170 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Chicago Heights Sd 170's district-level spending was $21,859 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chicago Heights Sd 170 is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
U S Grant Elem School is the highest-rated school in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Across schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chicago Heights Sd 170 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Chicago Heights Sd 170 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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