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#425 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 11% in state

Victor J Andrew High School

High School · Cons Hsd 230 · Orland Hills, IL

A Cons Hsd 230 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9001 171st St, Orland Hills, IL 60487

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation34.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$24,263
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Victor J Andrew High School score 34% 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 Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Victor J Andrew 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$137,426

Median home value

$339,600

Median rent

$1,428/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

92.9%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60487; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.8% 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
Lt Joseph P Kennedy JR SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9private3–121.7 mi60Compare →
Tinley Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–123.7 mi1,062Compare →
Lincoln-way East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–124.6 mi2,728Compare →
Carl Sandburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–125.0 mi2,906Compare →

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
#2 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

Victor J Andrew High School is listed in Cons HSD 230; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Victor J Andrew High School

Victor J Andrew High School is a public high school in Orland Hills, IL, part of Cons Hsd 230, serving approximately 2,230 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Victor J Andrew High School

What grades does Victor J Andrew High School serve?

Victor J Andrew High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Victor J Andrew High School?

Victor J Andrew High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,230 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Victor J Andrew High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Victor J Andrew High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Victor J Andrew High School rank in IL?

Victor J Andrew High School ranks #425 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Victor J Andrew High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Victor J Andrew High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Victor J Andrew High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Victor J Andrew High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Victor J Andrew High School a charter school?

No, Victor J Andrew High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Victor J Andrew High School a Title I school?

No, Victor J Andrew High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,230
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
153
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 60487)
25,881
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
41.7
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 60487; 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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