Top Rankings
Bremen CHSD 228 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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,885 students in Bremen CHSD 228 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 Bremen CHSD 228 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
4,885 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bremen CHSD 228 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#720 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
29%
% Black
34%
16%
% White
25%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,050 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,625 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,050
$22,455
Spending / Student
$22,625
$21,692
Best Bremen CHSD 228 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15201 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0500
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Tinley Park High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6111 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1900
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Bremen High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15203 Pulaski Rd
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-3600
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17401 Pulaski Rd
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7000
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Delta Academy And Achieve
Alternative School
16333 Kilbourne Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6072
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6072
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bremen CHSD 228 School District?
Bremen CHSD 228 School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,885 students.
What is the rank of Bremen CHSD 228 School District?
Bremen CHSD 228 School District is ranked #735 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Bremen CHSD 228 School District?
36% of Bremen CHSD 228 School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bremen CHSD 228 School District?
Bremen CHSD 228 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bremen CHSD 228 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,625 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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