Oak Forest High School

www.bhsd228.com

1,370 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,370

Total Students

84.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Forest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	697
Hispanic	412
Black	121
Asian	69
Two or More	68
American Indian	3

White
697 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
412 (30.1 %)
Black
121 (8.8 %)
Asian
69 (5.0 %)
Two or More
68 (5.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bremen CHSD 228
Phone:	(708)687-0500
Website:	http://www.bhsd228.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 291

Grade 10 344

Grade 11 344

Grade 12 391