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Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,867 students in Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,867 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oak Lawn CHSD 229 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#655 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
29%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
46%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,061 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,061
$22,455
Spending / Student
$22,578
$21,692
Best Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Lawn Comm High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District?
Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,867 students.
What is the rank of Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District?
Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District is ranked #656 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District?
46% of Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District?
Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Oak Lawn CHSD 229 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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