Founded in 1873, the impressive campus of Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF) sits eight miles west of Chicago and spans several blocks at 201 Scoville Ave. A comprehensive public high school, OPRF serves ninth through twelfth grades and was ranked in the top 5% of the country's Best High Schools by U.S. News and World Report in 2022.
Enrolling over 3,400 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1 and average class size of 23, Oak Park and River Forest High School provides students with an outstanding curriculum of more than 200 AP and career ready courses as well as 29 athletic programs.
12-time State Wrestling Champions, the Oak Park and River Forest Huskies showcase their blue and orange pride at school sporting events. OPRF students excel academically as well, as 66% are proficient readers and 55% are proficient in math. OPRF student SAT scores average 1270 while ACT scores average 28.
OPRF's noteworthy student musicals and theater productions receive national recognition and, according to Niche, as the 29th Best College Prep School in the state of Illinois, Oak Park and River Forest remains one of Oak Park's public treasures.
Oak Park and River Forest High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
201 N Scoville Ave,
Oak Park, IL
School Details
Head of School
Nathaniel Rouse
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
A-
A
C+
B+
A+
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
236
Full Time Teachers
236
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
85.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
224:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
46.4%
White
50.9%
Black
19.8%
Hispanic
14.3%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#25
Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#35
Best Public HS in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
683 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
459 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
411 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
384 Students
DePaul University
358 Students
Michigan State University
349 Students
Northwestern University
349 Students
University of Iowa
327 Students
Loyola University Chicago
292 Students
Illinois State University
242 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
358 Students
Psychology
345 Students
Biology
200 Students
Political Science and Government
173 Students
Computer Science
161 Students
Nursing
155 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
152 Students
Marketing
128 Students
English
114 Students
Economics
108 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/20/2025
As a sophomore here at OPRFHS, I find the school to be extremely welcoming. The administration is so sweet and caring. Our principal is beautiful and super kind. The teachers seriously want the best for you. I plan on taking nursing classes because I want to be a nurse. I spoke to my teachers and my counselor and they are seriously setting me up for success. I am praying for amazing things to come forever for the school.
1/4/2025
I think that Oak Park and River Forest high school is a place where you can find more good than bad. I think that while there are noticable gaps in the system in regards to infrastructure and to an extent policing student activity, there is an environment that fosters creativity and positivity and allows students to nurture talents in a way few environments truly provide.
12/19/2024
The best part of my experience is the people I have met during my time in high school. Also my participation is sports has been great for my development socially. I would say though that the schools diversity may be its biggest flaw because there are kids at the school who are not very academically motivated.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/21/2025
made me go to school in -25 degree Fahrenheit wind chill.
12/19/2024
The school seems to be friendly. The school say a lot of right words. But nobody actually cares about your child success. If you need to resolve an issue there be ready for the staff indifference. The school can revise any test result of your child without lettin you know. The driver education there...
11/14/2023
OPRF is a fantastic high school. I am consistently impressed with everything this school has to offer. As a BIPOC woman I appreciate the diversity of the students and the variety of courses that are offered. The teachers and staff here are supportive, very involved and continually make their student...
6/29/2023
My children had great experiences and opportunities at OPRF. They were well-prepared for college.
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Average Home Value
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Oak Park and River Forest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 201 N Scoville Ave in Oak Park, in the Oak Park neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 3,383 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Oak Park and River Forest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $611,574. Discover additional schools in the area, like Douglass Academy High School, Austin College & Career Academy High School, Proviso East High School, and more. Learn more about what Oak Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oak Park and River Forest High School.