Summary:
The city of Oak Lawn, Illinois is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a wide range in academic performance across the schools, with some standouts like Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School and Kolmar Avenue Elementary School ranking highly in the state, while others like J Covington Elementary School lag behind.
The two high schools, Oak Lawn Community High School and H.L. Richards High School, have graduation rates above the state average at 91.9% and 81.7% respectively. However, several schools struggle with high rates of chronic absenteeism, exceeding 20%, which is a concern as it is linked to poorer academic achievement.
The data also suggests a correlation between higher per-student spending and stronger academic outcomes, with H.L. Richards High School spending nearly $24,000 per student compared to around $13,000-$16,000 at most elementary and middle schools. Additionally, many of the schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37% to 69%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the district.
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