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#475 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 12% in state

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

High School · Cons Hsd 230 · Palos Hills, IL

A Cons Hsd 230 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8015 W 111th St, Palos Hills, IL 60465

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation32.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$24,263
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Amos Alonzo Stagg High School 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average491/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palos Hills), 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

$83,969

Median home value

$259,200

Median rent

$1,267/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
32.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chicago Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private9–122.0 mi314Compare →
Universal SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–122.6 mi666Compare →
A B Shepard High Sch (campus)Enrollment path unverified7.79–123.2 mi1,960Compare →
H L Richards High Sch(campus)Enrollment path unverified7.79–123.2 mi1,695Compare →

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.

Cons Hsd 230

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$24,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is listed in Cons HSD 230; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is a public high school in Palos Hills, IL, part of Cons Hsd 230, serving approximately 2,583 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

What grades does Amos Alonzo Stagg High School serve?

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Amos Alonzo Stagg High School?

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,583 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Amos Alonzo Stagg High School rank in IL?

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School ranks #475 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Amos Alonzo Stagg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Amos Alonzo Stagg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Amos Alonzo Stagg High School a charter school?

No, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Amos Alonzo Stagg High School a Title I school?

No, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,583
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
173
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 60465)
18,139
Area average commute
34.4 min
Area median age
42.5
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 60465; 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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