Very Good
#841 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Oak Forest High School
High School · Bremen Chsd 228 · Oak Forest, IL
A Bremen Chsd 228 high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15201 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Oak Forest High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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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Where Oak Forest 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Forest), 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
$89,167
Median home value
$249,100
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60452; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,452 | Compare → |
| Elim Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 2.9 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| A B Shepard High Sch (campus)Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,960 | Compare → |
| Tinley Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,062 | Compare → |
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.
Bremen Chsd 228
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Forest High School is listed in Bremen CHSD 228; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Forest High School
Oak Forest High School is a public high school in Oak Forest, IL, part of Bremen Chsd 228, serving approximately 1,361 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Forest High School
What grades does Oak Forest High School serve?
Oak Forest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oak Forest High School?
Oak Forest High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Forest High School rank in IL?
Oak Forest High School ranks #841 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Oak Forest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Forest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Oak Forest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Forest High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Forest High School a charter school?
No, Oak Forest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Forest High School a Title I school?
No, Oak Forest High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (708) 687-0500
- Area population (ZIP 60452)
- 26,511
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 60452; 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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