Oak Lawn Comm High School in Oak Lawn, IL

At a glance

Reported students

1,867

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

109.88

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,867

Oak Lawn Comm High School: 1,867 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

17:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,803
Teachers (FTE): 105.38
Student–teacher ratio: 17.1:1

What the reported data says about Oak Lawn Comm High School

Oak Lawn Comm High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Oak Lawn. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Oak Lawn CHSD 229. NCES reports 1,867 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.6%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Oak Lawn Comm High School

1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 109.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.9%
Students with disabilities: 12.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 63%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White46.4%
Hispanic42.6%
Black7.1%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial1.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

17 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Oak Lawn Comm High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) High · CHSD 218	09–12	1,702	1.7 mi
Reavis High School High · Reavis Twp HSD 220	09–12	1,930	2.2 mi
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence High · Region 07 South Cook ISC 4	06–12	0	2.4 mi
Bogan High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299	09–12	716	3.1 mi
Pathways in Education Ashburn High · Chicago Public Schools District 299	09–12	0	3.4 mi
Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences High · Chicago Public Schools District 299	09–12	827	3.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Oak Lawn Comm High School

What grades does Oak Lawn Comm High School serve?

Oak Lawn Comm High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Oak Lawn CHSD 229.

How many students attend Oak Lawn Comm High School?

Oak Lawn Comm High School reported 1,867 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,803 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Oak Lawn Comm High School?

The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 1,867 students and 109.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Oak Lawn Comm High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Oak Lawn Comm High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Lawn CHSD 229 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Oak Lawn Comm High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

63% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Oak Lawn Comm High School in?

Oak Lawn Comm High School is part of Oak Lawn CHSD 229, based in Oak Lawn, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Oak Lawn Comm High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include H L Richards High Sch(Campus) (1.7 mi), Reavis High School (2.2 mi), Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.