Original Research by School Decision on Reavis High School
Reavis High School is a mid-sized public high school in Burbank, a working- and middle-class southwest Chicago suburb south of Midway Airport. The school serves students in grades nine through twelve from a district that covers the immediate area.
The student body is substantially Hispanic, reflecting Burbank's demographics as a multilingual, immigrant-anchored community. The school also enrolls smaller numbers of white, Asian, and other students. The enrollment is stable across the grade bands, with slightly more seniors than other grades. Data on the free-or-reduced-price lunch rate, special education population, and English learner enrollment was not provided, so a parent looking into school resources and support services may want to ask the school directly about the scope of these programs.
State assessment results for Reavis High School were not available in the data. Without those figures, a reader cannot see how students perform on Illinois state tests or where the school stands relative to other Cook County high schools on proficiency measures. The school's four-year graduation rate and chronic absenteeism data were also not reported. A parent should request these metrics directly from the school or check Illinois's public reporting portal to get a full picture of academic outcomes and student completion.
Reavis is a traditional public high school with no special designation as a charter or magnet program, so it draws its enrollment from the geographic attendance area rather than by application or specialty focus. The school's course catalog and program offerings—such as AP courses, career pathways, or dual-credit options—were not detailed in the available data. A parent interested in what academic pathways or electives the school offers should visit the school's website or contact the main office.
A significant recent development for families with students who need special education services is the opening, in September 2023, of the AERO Therapeutic Center in Burbank. Reavis is one of four founding member high schools in the AERO Special Education Cooperative, which now operates a new dedicated facility on the former Queen of Peace High School site to serve students across multiple districts. This consolidated facility, reported to be purpose-built and substantially expanded from prior arrangements, offers families in the Reavis area access to specialized therapeutic and educational services for students who qualify.
Burbank itself is a built-out suburb with modest housing. The median home value in the area is in the low-to-mid range, substantially below the state and national benchmarks. Homes are selling with relative speed, and prices have risen modestly year-over-year, but the market shows high supply relative to demand. The town is quiet residential streets interrupted by two commercial corridors on Cicero and Harlem Avenues, with rail and airport noise a factor for many properties. The community anchors include the Burbank Park District, which runs recreation programs and seasonal water park facilities, and the Prairie Trails Public Library. Schools sit within the residential grid rather than around a single civic center. The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, health care, and construction, with retail and service employment along the major corridors.
To evaluate whether Reavis fits a family's needs, a parent should request the school's graduation rate, proficiency data, and course catalog, and ask directly about enrollment in AP, honors, career and technical education, and dual-credit programs. The school website may have this information posted, or the counseling office can provide it.
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