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Carl Sandburg High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Orland Park, Illinois · Cons HSD 230
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,840
Student:Teacher15.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
Carl Sandburg
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
2,840
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
18%-35.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Carl Sandburg High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Orland Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 2,840 students. It is part of the Cons HSD 230 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,840 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCons HSD 230
County17031
CityOrland Park
ZIP60462
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170840000459

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,840
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino12.8%
Black / African American6.6%
Asian5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native72.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
6.6%
Asian
5.8%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %18%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)