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Oak Park & River Forest High School

#40 in Best Public High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Oak Park, IL
  • 640 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Oak Park & River Forest High School is a top rated, public school located in Oak Park, IL. It has 3,296 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 3296 to 1. According to state test scores, 56% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
    Address
    201 N Scoville Ave
    Oak Park, IL 60302
    Telephone
    (708) 383-0700
    Website
    oprfhs.org
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    Oak Park & River Forest High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    65%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    56%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1270
    446 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    640 responses
    AP Enrollment
    35%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $87,271
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,102
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $370,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.51 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.51 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 174 responses
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    • Football games
      17%
    • School sporting events
      17%
    • Homecoming Dance
      11%
    • The theater dept. shows
      11%
    • Pep Rallies
      10%
    • Music Department Concerts and Huskie Palooza
      8%
    • Special Athletics Basketball game
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    3,296
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    19%
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.65 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.65 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.65 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    3296:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $93,048
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    23.6%
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.90 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.90 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.90 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.102 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.102 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.102 responses
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    Oak Park & River Forest High School Reviews

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    I really loved my high school experience. I have been awarded so many opportunities. I have the opportunity to take a broad range of electives and languages and to participate in a broad range of clubs and sports. The teachers have higher education degrees and the school has excellent academics. Because my school is in such a diverse community (located just outside of Chicago), I am able to meet all sorts of people with interests similar to mine! Because my school is in such a diverse community, everyone's needs and interests are taken into consideration. Discussions regarding race are encouraged and intolerance is quickly dealt with. The people are kind, and because the school is so diverse, there are little-to-no cases of bullying. As mentioned before, I really enjoyed my high school experience and would recommend it to others.
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    While Oak Park and River Forest High School put forth a lot of focus on academic and college preparedness, they could use more attention to promoting equality and safe spaces for the other 40%, minorities that occupy the rest of the school's population, of their student body. As a recent alumni of this institution, I will say that throughout my four years there it progressively got worse socially. There were many incidents whether it was daily microaggressions from older teachers to a student putting on blackface to tenured teachers muttering racially insensitive words any many more incidents to recount.
    Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF) is an amazing school with many opportunities (clubs, sports, academics, etc.). There are around 3,200 students. The building is from 1907. Students can join over 70 different clubs covering all sorts of topics. They can try out for every type of sport or join an intramural sport. They can also take many types of classes that fit their interests and abilities. OPRF even has different options for gym class that range from strength training to world dance. OPRF also offers AP and honors level classes as well as regular. Most of the teachers are good and helpful to their students but there are some that are tired of teaching. The teachers are paid a lot, especially ones that have tenure, and so they sometimes stop caring. There are issues with race and how students of color aren't pushed to take honors classes. The school is taking steps towards making a more equal curriculum in the next couple of years.