A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)

13049 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463

1,973 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alan B. Shepard High School, located in Palos Heights, Illinois, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of Community High School District 218, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academics with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, preparing students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce through a variety of advanced placement courses, career-technical programs, and elective pathways.

Beyond the classroom, Shepard High School prides itself on its vibrant school spirit and strong community focus. The school offers a diverse range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help create an inclusive environment where students can explore their personal interests and build lasting connections. By emphasizing character development alongside academic achievement, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

1,973

Total Students

124.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Demographic	Student Count
White	815
Hispanic	639
Black	442
Asian	22
Two or More	51
American Indian	4

White
815 (41.3 %)
Hispanic
639 (32.4 %)
Black
442 (22.4 %)
Two or More
51 (2.6 %)
Asian
22 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	CHSD 218
Phone:	(708)371-1111
Website:	http://chsd218.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 501

Grade 10 501

Grade 11 453

Grade 12 518