Serving 1,834 students in grades 9-12, Oak Lawn Comm High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Oak Lawn Comm High School's student population of 1,834 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
Oak Lawn Comm High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Lawn Comm High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1876 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
42%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Oak Lawn Comm High School is ranked #1876 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oak Lawn Comm High School often compared to?
Oak Lawn Comm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H L Richards High Sch(Campus) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Lawn Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Lawn Comm High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oak Lawn Comm High School?
1,834 students attend Oak Lawn Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oak Lawn Comm High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Lawn Comm High School?
Oak Lawn Comm High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Lawn Comm High School offer ?
Oak Lawn Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Lawn Comm High School part of?
Oak Lawn Comm High School is part of Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District.
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