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4 schools in CHSD 218

Illinois · 5,436 students · 4 cities

CHSD 218's footprint covers 4 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 5,436 (an average of 1359 per school).

4-year change in CHSD 218

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,436
+103 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How CHSD 218 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
31.0%#265 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,436#54 of 508#1,759 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#294 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.6:1#396 of 506#5,024 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
71.8%#53 of 456#1,803 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
67.2%#40 of 341#713 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside CHSD 218

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 5,180 to 5,436 students (up 5%) and from 338 to 374 full-time teachers (up 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About CHSD 218

As a low-population district in Illinois, CHSD 218 serves 5,436 students across 4 schools.

Average enrollment per school in CHSD 218 is about 1,359, higher than the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in CHSD 218 has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,333 students to 5,436.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for CHSD 218 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does CHSD 218 run?
CHSD 218 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,436 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in CHSD 218?
CHSD 218 includes 4 high schools.
What is the largest school in CHSD 218?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is the largest public school in CHSD 218 by enrollment, with approximately 1,916 students.
What grade levels does CHSD 218 serve?
CHSD 218 serves students from grade 9 through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does CHSD 218 serve?
CHSD 218 operates schools in Palos Heights, Blue Island, Oak Lawn, Crestwood across Illinois.