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Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Downers Grove, Illinois · CHSD 99
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,591
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
2,591
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-36.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 2,591 students. It is part of the CHSD 99 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
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,591 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCHSD 99
County17043
CityDowners Grove
ZIP60516
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171257001519

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,591
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino20.6%
Black / African American7.2%
Asian11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native58.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
20.6%
Black
7.2%
Asian
11.2%
Two+
2.7%
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 %17%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)