Enrollment
1,047
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hickory Hills, IL
H H Conrady Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for H H Conrady Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172889003029
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H H Conrady Jr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hickory Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,047
- students enrolled
H H Conrady Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H H Conrady Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills, IL.
School address
District: North Palos Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172889003029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H H Conrady Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at H H Conrady Jr High School
H H Conrady Jr High School is a large middle school in Hickory Hills, Illinois, enrolling 1,047 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 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 93% of state schools at 1,047 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Two or More (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Palos Sd 117 also operates Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students) and Glen Oaks Elem School (649 students) alongside H H Conrady Jr High School.
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 H H Conrady Jr High School compares
H H Conrady Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,047 Top 7% in Illinois - larger than 93% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 77.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172889003029
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Two or More 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, H H Conrady Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.4%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes H H Conrady Jr High School.
$16,546
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 H H Conrady Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Oaks Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorn Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H H Conrady Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Frequently asked questions about H H Conrady Jr High School
How many students attend H H Conrady Jr High School?
H H Conrady Jr High School has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hickory Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H H Conrady Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at H H Conrady Jr High School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H H Conrady Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at H H Conrady Jr High School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Hickory Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H H Conrady Jr High School?
H H Conrady Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H H Conrady Jr High School rank among public schools in Hickory Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, H H Conrady Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills, 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 Hickory Hills on the city page.
Is H H Conrady Jr High School a good school?
H H Conrady Jr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 North Palos Sd 117?
Besides H H Conrady Jr High School, North Palos Sd 117 also operates Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students), Glen Oaks Elem School (649 students), and Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School (449 students). See the North Palos Sd 117 district page for the complete list.