Best Public Schools in Chicago Heights, IL


Summary:

The city of Chicago Heights, Illinois is home to 13 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in performance and outcomes between these schools, with some standout performers and others struggling with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.

Serena Hills Elementary School and Greenbriar Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the area, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools. These schools have strong proficiency rates in core subjects and lower chronic absenteeism compared to the district average. In contrast, Wilson Elementary School struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 40%.

The two high schools, Bloom High School and Bloom Trail High School, have graduation rates below the state average, and proficiency rates that lag behind state benchmarks. The data also reveals high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across many of the schools, indicating significant economic disadvantage in the student population. Addressing these disparities and improving outcomes for all students will be crucial for the Chicago Heights School District 170.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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