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A B Shepard High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
13049 S Ridgeland,
Palos Heights, IL
Community High School District No. 218
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Josh Barron
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
85%
Niche Grade
B-
B
B
B-
B+
A-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.39
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Reading Proficiency
40%
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Math Proficiency
32%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
125
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Full Time Teachers
125
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
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Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
24
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AP Pass Rate
46.1%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
56.8%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
226:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.5%
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Female
46.6%
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White
34.3%
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Hispanic
34.2%
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Black
24.4%
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Two or more races
3.3%
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Middle Eastern or North African
2.6%
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Asian
1.3%
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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 Chicago
360 Students
Illinois State University
303 Students
Moraine Valley Community College
299 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
269 Students
Northern Illinois University
250 Students
Loyola University Chicago
247 Students
DePaul University
187 Students
Purdue University
172 Students
Saint Xavier University
171 Students
Northwestern University
166 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
133 Students
Psychology
119 Students
Biology
103 Students
Business
101 Students
Computer Science
67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
56 Students
Accounting
52 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
52 Students
Finance
48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/14/2026
I've had 4 Children come through Shepard. One thing has been consistent with the school, and that is the problem with Staff/Administrators returning messages or phone calls. Even the most simple of questions like : Who do I send the Cap & gown money to? can take a week or more to get a response, if one comes at all. My husband has left messages with the Admin office regarding time sensitive Graduation questions, and it's been 3 days with no reply.
4/27/2026
They have a lot of ways to find friends and be included with their huge amount of different clubs and groups. They have many sports you can participate in, and they are special education friendly as well.
9/8/2025
School doesnt listen to students, very diverse but one culture is prominent, academics are very strong
GreatSchools Reviews
6/7/2016
My experience with the school has been a positive one. I was impressed with what was available to the students and what my child was actually able to accomplish. There are many opportunities for kids to get involved with various activities, clubs and sports. I was also pleased with the parent commun...
6/7/2016
My experience with the school has been a positive one. I was impressed with what was available to the students and what my child was actually able to accomplish. There are many opportunities for kids to get involved with various activities, clubs and sports. I was also pleased with the parent commun...
7/12/2012
Not a big fan. The school itself, in my opinion, is poorly designed. The colors (brown and orange) are also very unappealing, and painted all over. Insufficient restrooms. The hallways are extremely crowded, and students just tend to stand there, instead of going to class or let other people through...
12/1/2011
I graduated from this school in 2007. I easily breezed by on sub par work. I managed to be in the top 10% of my class with minimal effort. Many teachers assigned "busy work" to avoid actualy having to teach, although many of the specifc teachers I am referring to have since retired. Even still, the...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$275K - $788K
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$444,667
Median Lot Size
19,819 Sq Ft
% Renters
7%
Average Household Income
$122,014
% of College Grads
41.6%
Median Age
52
Average House Size
2,924 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.6%
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A B Shepard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palos Heights, IL and is served by the Community High School District No. 218 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,910 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. A B Shepard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $444,667. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delta Summit Learning Center, Harold L. Richards High School, Oak Forest High School, and more. Learn more about what Palos Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near A B Shepard High School.