CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Carl Sandburg High School is a public high school that is part of the Cons HSD 230 school district, located in Orland Park, IL with about 2,865 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 175 teachers, Carl Sandburg 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.

Carl Sandburg High School, located in Orland Park, Illinois, is a large, prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a flagship institution within Consolidated High School District 230, it is well-regarded for its extensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational training opportunities designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce. The school is known for its sprawling campus and diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and holistic personal development.

Beyond the classroom, Carl Sandburg High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a vast selection of athletic programs, competitive clubs, and performing arts opportunities, including highly acclaimed music and theater departments. With a strong commitment to community involvement and school spirit, the institution provides students with a comprehensive high school experience that balances traditional academic standards with modern educational resources, consistently aiming to develop well-rounded, civically engaged graduates.

For more information, contact Carl Sandburg High School at (708) 671-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13300 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462-1325
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CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Orland Park, IL with about 2,865 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cons HSD 230
Total Students:
2,865
Teachers:
175.09
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 2,865 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Asian
6.0%
Black or African American
4.7%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.