Oak Park and River Forest High School is a public four-year high school located in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. It is the only school in Oak Park and River Forest District 200. Founded in 1871, the current school building opened in 1907.
Serving 3,256 students in grades 9-12, Oak Park & River Forest High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park & River Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Park & River Forest High School's student population of 3,256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 236 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
236 teachers
Year Founded
1873
Colors
Navy Blue, Burnt Orange
School Rankings
Oak Park & River Forest High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park & River Forest High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
19%
16%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park & River Forest High School's ranking?
Oak Park & River Forest High School is ranked #176 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park & River Forest High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Park & River Forest High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oak Park & River Forest High School?
3,256 students attend Oak Park & River Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Oak Park & River Forest High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park & River Forest High School?
Oak Park & River Forest High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park & River Forest High School offer ?
Oak Park & River Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Park & River Forest High School part of?
Oak Park & River Forest High School is part of Oak Park - River Forest SD 200 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
I had a great time at OPRF and was very prepared for college. I took advantage of the show choir; orchestra; acapella choir, football, and track.
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