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8.1 avg / 10

Chicago Heights Sd 170 School District

School District · Chicago Heights, Illinois

Students: 2,655
Teachers (FTE): 202

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

10

9 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,859

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#36 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.8

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,859

+$5,169 vs Illinois median

District size

2,655 students

Much larger than Illinois median

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. The district invests $21,859 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.1/10, Chicago Heights Sd 170 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Chicago Heights Sd 170 students show an average math proficiency of 12.5% and ELA proficiency of 23.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 12.5%
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ELA Proficiency 23.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with test data.

District Details

City
Chicago Heights
Total Enrollment
2,655
Teachers (FTE)
202
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chicago Heights Sd 170?

Chicago Heights Sd 170 spends $21,859 per student per year.

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?

Lincoln Elem School is the highest-rated school in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with a composite score of 9.4/10.

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 12.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.8%. 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 8.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.1/10
Math Proficiency
12.5%
ELA Proficiency
23.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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