DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)

DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) is one of the large senior highs in Blue Island, Illinois, run under CHSD 218, with 1,818 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 834 students per school, that is 118% bigger than typical.

Across the 3 schools in CHSD 218 (5,436 students total), DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) reports that Hispanic students make up the majority at 64%; the rest looks like 28% Black, 6% White. The wider county runs roughly 27% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) has 136 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 85% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably above Cook County's rate of about 66%.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 22.2%, the actual is 24.7%, a residual of +2.5 points.

In the area at large, Cook County reports that median household income runs about $83,498, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Cook County runs 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), of which DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) is one.

The closest other public school is George Washington Elementary Sch, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) ranks 6th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 26.6%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)'s enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 1,812 (now 1,818). The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 58% to 64% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 15.7:1 in 2018 to 13.4:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.