Carl Sandburg High School

Carl Sandburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13300 S La Grange Rd,  Orland Park, IL
Consolidated High School District No. 230
4.1
4.0
2,954 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Julia Wheaton
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
182
Full Time Teachers
182
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
77.2%
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
70.2%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#43 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 689 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 619 Students
Loyola University Chicago 457 Students
Illinois State University 397 Students
DePaul University 389 Students
University of Iowa 387 Students
Purdue University 355 Students
Northwestern University 342 Students
Michigan State University 301 Students
Moraine Valley Community College 292 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 266 Students
Biology 265 Students
Nursing 214 Students
Psychology 198 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 174 Students
Computer Science 120 Students
Finance 119 Students
Accounting 98 Students
Political Science and Government 86 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 84 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 710 Reviews
4.0 Parent
3/1/2025
I would love to see all teaching staff to use a common method of assigning and tracking homework. In light of the world as we know it, I appreciate and acknowledge that the staff and administration always kept the students safe and as a parent that was paramount to me.
1.0 Alum
10/18/2024
I hated it. Absolutely failed me as a student and told me I wasn't going to graduate to my face. If it wasn't for Kim Krasik I wouldn't be where I am at today. A successful college student.
4.0
5/26/2024
I find the school to be very open with its ideas. When it comes to giving resources many students can rely on those who supply it and don't have to ask for much.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/11/2025
The school is nice but staff is rude and mean they don't teach well i don't recommend it it at all Deans is so strict that they wont let the student breath they put students under so much pressure and blaming them for stuff they don't do while cussing on there teachers Infront of the student my son...
5.0 parent
10/2/2023
I moved to Orland Park because of their great school district. I’m proud to say both of my sons have graduated are attend their respective universities. The faculty is great to work with and resources are readily available for students.
5.0 parent
3/26/2023
its great school because of learning here.
1.0 parent
1/18/2023
Only great for kids on the AP track

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Carl Sandburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Orland Park, IL and is served by the Consolidated High School District No. 230 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,954 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Carl Sandburg 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 3.58, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $551,295. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southwest Chicago Christian Schools, Aqsa School, Universal School, and more. Learn more about what Orland Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carl Sandburg High School.

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