CHSD 218 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,490 students in CHSD 218 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CHSD 218 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
CHSD 218 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,283 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
27%
# Black Students
1,345 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
25%
17%
# White Students
1,646 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
30%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
-
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,340
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,412
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,274
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,464
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,601 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,569 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District manages 4 public schools serving 5,490 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District is ranked #701 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CHSD 218 School District?
42% of CHSD 218 School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CHSD 218 School District?
CHSD 218 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CHSD 218 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,569 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 5,490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
