MICHELLE OBAMA SCH OF TECHNOLOGY

Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Park Forest SD 163 school district, located in Park Forest, IL with about 584 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th 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 40 teachers, Michelle Obama Sch of Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The Michelle Obama School of Technology (MOST) is a public K–8 institution located in Park Forest, Illinois, operating within the Rich Township School District 227 and Elementary School District 163. Named in honor of the former First Lady, the school is designed to foster a forward-thinking environment that emphasizes 21st-century learning. Its curriculum is built around the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) principles, aiming to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while cultivating digital literacy and critical problem-solving skills necessary for the modern workforce.

Beyond its focus on academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and the development of the "whole child." The facility itself is designed to support collaborative learning, featuring modern infrastructure that encourages exploration and creative thinking. By leveraging the legacy of its namesake, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged, innovative, and socially conscious citizens. It serves as a focal point in the Park Forest community, promoting high expectations and a culture of achievement for all its learners.

For more information, contact Michelle Obama Sch of Technology at (708) 668-9425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.