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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

9001 171st St, Orland Hills, IL 60487

Enrollment

2,230

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

8.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#425 of 3,813

In district

#2 of 3

Cons HSD 230

School environment

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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8.2/10

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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. Victor J Andrew High School serves approximately 2,230 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Victor J Andrew High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 3,813 schools in IL.

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

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.2
  • IL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Victor J Andrew High School is a large school: 2,230 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,263
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Victor J Andrew High School — Students at Victor J Andrew High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 49.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 51.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.

How Victor J Andrew High School Compares

See how Victor J Andrew High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.2/10
89th percentile in IL
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
8.5/10
Excellent
Environment
9.2/10
Excellent
AP Courses
4
State avg: 2.7
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
153 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.3%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4 AP courses offered
34.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

9001 171st St, Orland Hills, IL 60487

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Victor J Andrew High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Millennium Elem School (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Tinley Park), with a very similar rating. Another option is Arnold W Kruse Ed Center (rated 8.2/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Orland Park), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LT JOSEPH P KENNEDY JR SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Tinley Park), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Orland Hills, see our Orland Hills schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Christa McAuliffe School Tinley Park 0.3 mi 7.8
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orland Hills 0.7 mi 5.7
Fernway Park Elem School Orland Park 0.7 mi 6.3
Prairie View Middle School Tinley Park 0.7 mi 7.3
SOUTHWEST CHICAGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-TINLEY PARK Tinley Park 0.9 mi 6.2
Millennium Elem School Tinley Park 1.1 mi 8.3
Virgil I Grissom Middle School Tinley Park 1.3 mi 7.2
LT JOSEPH P KENNEDY JR SCHOOL Tinley Park 1.7 mi 7.9
Helen Keller Elem School Tinley Park 2.0 mi 6.8
Liberty Elem School Orland Park 2.4 mi 6.3
Jerling Junior High School Orland Park 2.6 mi 6.3
Orland Center School Orland Park 2.6 mi 7.2
John A Bannes Elem School Tinley Park 2.2 mi 7.3
Arbury Hills Elem School Mokena 3.2 mi 7.6
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center Orland Park 2.8 mi 8.2
Orland Jr High School Orland Park 3.1 mi 6.4
High Point Elem School Orland Park 3.2 mi 6.8
Century Junior High School Orland Park 2.7 mi 6.8
TRIPLE R CHILD CARE Mokena 3.5 mi
ZION LUTHERAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Tinley Park 2.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60487 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$137,426

Median Home Value

$339,600

Median Rent

$1,428/mo

Population

25,881

College Educated

45.2%

Homeownership

92.9%

Avg Commute

34.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Median Age

41.7

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School Rating
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Riverside Brookfield Twp HS Riverside, IL 8.1
Argo Community High School Summit, IL 8.3
Batavia Sr High School Batavia, IL 8.3
Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park, IL 8.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Cons HSD 230
District Enrollment
7,719
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,263
District Rank
#2 of 3

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