Elmwood Park High School

8201 W Fullerton Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707

www.epcusd401.org/ephs

1,015 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elmwood Park High School, located at 8201 W Fullerton Ave in Elmwood Park, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and community engagement, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. With a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, the school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help to cultivate a well-rounded student experience.

The school emphasizes the integration of modern technology into the classroom to enhance learning outcomes and keeps a strong focus on student achievement through personalized academic support. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Elmwood Park community, the high school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students, staff, and families work together toward academic success. Overall, Elmwood Park High School is dedicated to empowering its diverse student body to become responsible, productive citizens in a rapidly evolving global society.

1,015

Total Students

73.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	591
Black	28
Asian	27
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
591 (58.2%)
White
356 (35.1%)
Black
28 (2.8%)
Asian
27 (2.7%)
Two or More
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Phone:	(708)452-7272
Website:	http://www.epcusd401.org/ephs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 230

Grade 10 277

Grade 11 245

Grade 12 263