Carl Sandburg High School

13300 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462

www.d230.org

2,840 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carl Sandburg High School, located in Orland Park, Illinois, is a large, prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a flagship institution within Consolidated High School District 230, it is well-regarded for its extensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational training opportunities designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce. The school is known for its sprawling campus and diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and holistic personal development.

Beyond the classroom, Carl Sandburg High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a vast selection of athletic programs, competitive clubs, and performing arts opportunities, including highly acclaimed music and theater departments. With a strong commitment to community involvement and school spirit, the institution provides students with a comprehensive high school experience that balances traditional academic standards with modern educational resources, consistently aiming to develop well-rounded, civically engaged graduates.

2,840

Total Students

181.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Sandburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,975
Hispanic	431
Black	191
Asian	171
Two or More	61
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,975 (69.6%)
Hispanic
431 (15.2%)
Black
191 (6.7%)
Asian
171 (6.0%)
Two or More
61 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

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:	Cons HSD 230
Phone:	(708)671-3100
Website:	http://www.d230.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	181.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 615

Grade 10 731

Grade 11 708

Grade 12 786