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#608 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 16% in state

Homewood-flossmoor High School

High School · Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 · Flossmoor, IL

A Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

999 Kedzie Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422

  • Math 21% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation11.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$24,872
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at Homewood-flossmoor High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency21%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Homewood-flossmoor 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,818/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flossmoor), 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

$134,728

Median home value

$304,400

Median rent

$2,191/mo

College educated

66.5%

Homeownership

96%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
11.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·53 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·63 teams (incl. JV)·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

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Marian Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1private9–122.5 mi861Compare →
Bloom High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–123.2 mi1,832Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Homewood-flossmoor High School is listed in Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Homewood-flossmoor High School

Homewood-flossmoor High School is a public high school in Flossmoor, IL, part of Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233, serving approximately 2,805 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Homewood-flossmoor High School

What grades does Homewood-flossmoor High School serve?

Homewood-flossmoor High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Homewood-flossmoor High School?

Homewood-flossmoor High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,805 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Homewood-flossmoor High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Homewood-flossmoor High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Homewood-flossmoor High School rank in IL?

Homewood-flossmoor High School ranks #608 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Homewood-flossmoor High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Homewood-flossmoor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Homewood-flossmoor High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Homewood-flossmoor High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Homewood-flossmoor High School a charter school?

No, Homewood-flossmoor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Homewood-flossmoor High School a Title I school?

No, Homewood-flossmoor High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,805
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
205
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
Area population (ZIP 60422)
9,885
Area average commute
38.5 min
Area median age
44.7
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 60422; 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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