Carl Sandburg High School vs. Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Should you attend Carl Sandburg High School or Amos Alonzo Stagg High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,840 students in grades 9-12, Carl Sandburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,560 students in grades 9-12, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,840 students
2,560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
182 teachers
174 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1081 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
615
583
Grade 10 Students
731
665
Grade 11 Students
708
660
Grade 12 Students
786
652
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
22%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
70%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
18%