Very Good
#717 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
A B Shepard High Sch (campus)
High School · Chsd 218 · Palos Heights, IL
A Chsd 218 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
13049 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
- Math 16% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at A B Shepard High Sch (campus) score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A B Shepard High Sch (campus) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palos Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,389
Median home value
$343,700
Median rent
$2,119/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Chicago Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Oak Forest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,361 | Compare → |
| H L Richards High Sch(campus)Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,695 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chsd 218
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
A B Shepard High Sch (campus) is listed in CHSD 218; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A B Shepard High Sch (campus)
A B Shepard High Sch (campus) is a public high school in Palos Heights, IL, part of Chsd 218, serving approximately 1,960 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A B Shepard High Sch (campus)
What grades does A B Shepard High Sch (campus) serve?
A B Shepard High Sch (campus) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend A B Shepard High Sch (campus)?
A B Shepard High Sch (campus) has an enrollment of approximately 1,960 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A B Shepard High Sch (campus)?
The student-teacher ratio at A B Shepard High Sch (campus) is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A B Shepard High Sch (campus) rank in IL?
A B Shepard High Sch (campus) ranks #717 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is A B Shepard High Sch (campus)'s MySchoolScout rating?
A B Shepard High Sch (campus) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A B Shepard High Sch (campus)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A B Shepard High Sch (campus) has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A B Shepard High Sch (campus) a charter school?
No, A B Shepard High Sch (campus) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A B Shepard High Sch (campus) a Title I school?
No, A B Shepard High Sch (campus) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A B Shepard High Sch (campus)?
62.0% of students at A B Shepard High Sch (campus) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (708) 371-1111
- Area population (ZIP 60463)
- 13,359
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60463; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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