Enrollment
1,916
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Palos Heights, IL
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Federal NCES profile for A B Shepard High Sch (Campus), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170654000339
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Palos Heights · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,916
- students enrolled
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Palos Heights, IL.
School address
NCES ID 170654000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is a large high school in Palos Heights, Illinois, enrolling 1,916 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,916 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chsd 218 spends $25,433 per pupil, 49% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 396 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,916 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chsd 218 also operates Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) (1,818 students) and H L Richards High Sch(Campus) (1,702 students) alongside A B Shepard High Sch (Campus).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) compares
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,916 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,916
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,433
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,916 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 124.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170654000339
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 24
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 213:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.0%
In-school suspensions 234
Out-of-school suspensions 162
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chsd 218, which includes A B Shepard High Sch (Campus).
$25,433
Per student
+49%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 33.8%
Federal 5.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| H L Richards High Sch(Campus) | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,818
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
How many students attend A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) has 1,916 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palos Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)?
The student-teacher ratio at A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)?
The largest demographic group at A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Palos Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) rank among public schools in Palos Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Palos Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palos Heights on the city page.
Is A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) a good school?
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chsd 218?
Besides A B Shepard High Sch (Campus), Chsd 218 also operates Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) (1,818 students) and H L Richards High Sch(Campus) (1,702 students). See the Chsd 218 district page for the complete list.