- Carl Sandburg High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Oak Forest High School (1,359 vs. 365).
- Carl Sandburg High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Oak Forest High School (694 vs. 318).
- Carl Sandburg High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Oak Forest High School (685 vs. 383).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Carl Sandburg High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Oak Forest High School (694 vs. 318).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Carl Sandburg High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Oak Forest High School (1,359 vs. 365).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Carl Sandburg High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Oak Forest High School (100 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Carl Sandburg High School reported a higher students per counselor than Oak Forest High School (287.8:1 vs. 277.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Oak Forest High School
$23,224.48
Carl Sandburg High School
$24,263.29
Local revenue share
Oak Forest High School
41.5%
Carl Sandburg High School
63.8%
State revenue share
Oak Forest High School
49.8%
Carl Sandburg High School
30.3%
Federal revenue share
Oak Forest High School
8.8%
Carl Sandburg High School
5.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Oak Forest High School
37.2%
Carl Sandburg High School
21.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cook County
$81,797
Cook County
$81,797
Poverty rate
Cook County
13.3%
Cook County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cook County
42%
Cook County
42%
Unemployment rate
Cook County
5.4%
Cook County
5.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.