- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oak Forest, IL
Oak Forest High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Forest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170705000366
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Forest High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Oak Forest · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,329
- students enrolled
Oak Forest High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Forest High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Oak Forest, IL.
School address
District: Bremen Chsd 228 · Illinois
NCES ID 170705000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Oak Forest High School held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 170705000366 · Oak Forest, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,329 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bremen High School (1,414 students)
Oak Forest High School held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oak Forest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bremen High Sc
Bremen High School
1,414 students
- This school
Oak Forest High School
1,329 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,100 students
- Tinley Park Hi
Tinley Park High School
1,042 students
What this shows Oak Forest High School reports 1,329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Forest High School compares
Oak Forest High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,329 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,329
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$23,224
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 11.2%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Oak Forest High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Bremen Chsd 228 reports $23,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Forest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tinley Park High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Forest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Forest High School
How many students attend Oak Forest High School?
Oak Forest High School has 1,329 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,370 (2022-23) → 1,361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% 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 Oak Forest High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Forest High School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Oak Forest, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Forest High School?
Oak Forest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Forest High School rank among public schools in Oak Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Forest High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Bremen Chsd 228?
Besides Oak Forest High School, Bremen Chsd 228 also operates Bremen High School (1,414 students), Hillcrest High School (1,100 students), and Tinley Park High School (1,042 students). See the Bremen Chsd 228 district page for the complete list.