How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cass SD 63 | Palos Heights SD 128 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Darien, Illinois | Palos Heights, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 775 | 774 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cass SD 63 | Palos Heights SD 128 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,928 | $17,650 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| State Revenue | 24.1% | 23.4% |
| Local Revenue | 69.4% | 70.0% |
Cass SD 63
Federal State Local
Palos Heights SD 128
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cass SD 63 | Palos Heights SD 128 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 80.0% |
| African American | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 14.8% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cass SD 63 | Palos Heights SD 128 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 597.5:1 | 149.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 18.9% |
School Types
Cass SD 63
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Palos Heights SD 128
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.