Victor J Andrew High School
Overview
Student Enrollment
2,036Best High School in Illinois
#52| Rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Grades | 9 to 12th grade |
| School District | Cons High School District 230 |
| Type | Public |
| Phone | (708)342-5800 |
| Location | 9001 171st St Orland Hills, IL 60487 |
| Charter School | No |
Victor J Andrew High School has an academic rating significantly above the average for Illinois high schools based on its high test performance, high graduation rate and high AP course participation. It is ranked 52nd in the best public high schools in Illinois.
Racial Demographics
The Victor J Andrew High School student body is mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population and has low racial diversity.
| Race | Percent | Students |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79% | 1,609 |
| Black | 3.7% | 75 |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 227 |
| Asian Pacific | 4.9% | 100 |
| Native American Indian | 0% | 1 |
| Hawaiian Pacific Inlander | 0% | 1 |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 23 |
Family Income
vs. other Illinois high schools
Upper 13.7%21.5% percent of the school's students are eligible for free lunch under the National School Lunch Program compared to the Illinois high school median of 42.4%. By this measure, Victor J Andrew High School students are largely upper income and rank 94th in Illinois for high school student family income.
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Freshman | 485 |
| Sophomore | 532 |
| Junior | 491 |
| Senior | 528 |
| Total | 2,036 |
Completions
Graduation Rate
97%Rank in Illinois
10thRating
10 out of 10| Subgroup | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| All Students | 97% |
| Illinois Median | 87% |
| Percentile | 98% |
| White | 96% |
| Black | 50% or more* |
| Hispanic | 95% or more* |
| Asian Pacific | 80% or more* |
| Native American | - |
| Two or more races | 50% or more* |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 90% to 94%* |
| Limited English Proficiency | 50% or more* |
*Indicates statistic has been anonymized to protect student privacy.
State Standardized Test Performance
Proficient Students
50%Rank in Illinois
55thRating
9 out of 10Students at Victor J Andrew High School scored an average 50% of students proficient for math and reading as tested by the Illinois State Board of Education. Performance is significantly above the state high school median of 24% proficiency and places the school's test performance in the top 9.1% of Illinois high schools.
Test Proficiency By Gender
| Gender | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 40% to 44%* | 60% to 64%* |
| Boys | 40% to 44%* | 50% to 54%* |
State Test Proficiency by Subgroup
| Subgroup | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40% to 59%* | 60% to 79%* |
| Black | 21% to 39%* | 40% to 59%* |
| Hispanic | 30% to 39%* | 40% to 49%* |
| Multiracial | suppressed* | suppressed* |
| White | 41% | 59% |
| With Disabilites | 10% or less* | 20% to 29%* |
| Limited English | suppressed* | suppressed* |
*Indicates statistic has been anonymized to protect student privacy.
College Admission Test Scoring
Average ACT Score
21.8The average ACT score for Victor J Andrew High School students in 2017 was 21.8. This indicates that the average student scores in the 57th percentile nationally on the ACT.
College Admission Test Participation
Upperclassmen taking ACT or SAT
27%Rank in Illinois
600thRating
1 out of 10278 out of 1,019 junior and senior of students took either the ACT or SAT test (27%). College admission testing participation is significantly lower than the Illinois median rate of 53% and in the bottom 3% for participation.
AP Course and Test Performance
AP Class Enrollment Rate
25%AP Pass Rank in Illinois
144thAP Pass Rate Rating
5 out of 10Victor J Andrew High School offers 15 AP courses. 25 percent of grade nine through twelve students are enrolled in at least one AP class. The AP participation rate is in the 72% percentile and somewhat above the median AP enrollment rate for all Illinois schools of 16%. Victor J Andrew High School had 298 taking AP exams with a 183 passing at least one exam. The AP pass rate is in the 56% percentile and slightly above the Illinois state median of 57 percent.
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| AP Test Pass Rate | 61% | 57% |
| Students enrolled in an AP class | 25% | 16% |
| AP Math Enrollment Rate | 6% | |
| AP Science Enrollment Rate | 3% | |
| AP Other Enrollment Rate | 23% | |
| AP Courses Offered | 15 |
Absenteeism Rate
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 37% | 17% |
| Female Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 39% | |
| Male Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 35% |
Police Referral Rate
| Group | Percent | Referrals |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| Illinois Median | 0% |
Police Arrest Rate
| Group | Percent | Arrests |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
Expulsion Rate
| Group | Percent | Expulsions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| Illinois Median | 0% |
In-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 5.9% | 119 |
| Boys | 7.1% | 74 |
| Girls | 4.6% | 45 |
| Illinois Median | 4.6% |
Out-of-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 2.5% | 50 |
| Boys | 3.3% | 34 |
| Girls | 1.5% | 16 |
Location
Victor J Andrew High School
9001 171st St
Orland Hills, IL
60487
(708)342-5800
District
Cons High School District 230
Orland Park, IL
