OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

Oak Forest High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bremen CHSD 228 school district, located in Oak Forest, IL with about 1,290 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, Oak Forest High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oak Forest High School, located at 15201 Central Ave in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local community as part of Bremen High School District 228. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a diverse curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career paths. With a focus on fostering an inclusive environment, Oak Forest High School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character building alongside its standard academic rigorousness.

Beyond its core educational offerings, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to help students discover their talents and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom. By balancing academic achievement with a rich selection of student-centered activities, Oak Forest High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to succeed both during their tenure at the school and as active members of society after graduation.

For more information, contact Oak Forest High School at (708) 687-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15201 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452-2101
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OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oak Forest, IL with about 1,290 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bremen CHSD 228
Total Students:
1,290
Teachers:
76
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,290 students

White
59.1%
Hispanic/Latino
21.2%
Black or African American
10.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.