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7.1 avg / 10

Chsd 218 School District

School District · Oak Lawn, Illinois

Students: 5,496
Teachers (FTE): 392

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

3

3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,539

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#129 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,539

+$9,849 vs Illinois median

District size

5,496 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Chsd 218

Chsd 218 is a Oak Lawn, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 5,496 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $26,539 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Chsd 218 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is H L Richards High Sch(campus), which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Chsd 218 students show an average math proficiency of 16.8% and ELA proficiency of 19.1%.

The district includes 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Chsd 218, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 16.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 19.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Chsd 218 with test data.

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Oak Lawn
Total Enrollment
5,496
Teachers (FTE)
392
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chsd 218?

Chsd 218 has 3 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Chsd 218?

The average composite rating for Chsd 218 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chsd 218?

Chsd 218 spends $26,539 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Chsd 218?

The average student-teacher ratio in Chsd 218 is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Chsd 218?

H L Richards High Sch(campus) is the highest-rated school in Chsd 218 with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Chsd 218?

Across schools in Chsd 218 with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Chsd 218 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Chsd 218 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
16.8%
ELA Proficiency
19.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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