Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Stagg, or AAS, is a public four-year high school located at the intersection of S. Roberts Rd. and W. 111th Street in Palos Hills, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 2,583 students in grades 9-12, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School's student population of 2,583 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is 0.44, 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
#1098 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amos Alonzo Stagg High School's ranking?
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is ranked #1098 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Amos Alonzo Stagg High School often compared to?
Amos Alonzo Stagg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amos Alonzo Stagg High School?
The graduation rate of Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amos Alonzo Stagg High School?
2,583 students attend Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Amos Alonzo Stagg High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amos Alonzo Stagg High School?
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amos Alonzo Stagg High School offer ?
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amos Alonzo Stagg High School part of?
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is part of Cons HSD 230 School District.
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