A B Shepard High School

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A B Shepard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13049 S Ridgeland,  Palos Heights, IL
Community High School District No. 218
3.9
3.0
1,910 Students
B+
Niche Grade

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-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
125
Full Time Teachers
125
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
46.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
56.8%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.6%
White
34.3%
Hispanic
34.2%
Black
24.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Middle Eastern or North African
2.6%
Asian
1.3%

School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse 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 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
3.9 316 Reviews
3.0 Parent
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.
5.0 Senior
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.
4.0 Junior
9/8/2025
School doesnt listen to students, very diverse but one culture is prominent, academics are very strong
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
4.0 other
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...
4.0 other
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...
2.0 parent
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...
2.0 student
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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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.

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