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Hazel Crest Community Guide

Community Overview

Hazel Crest is a village of about 13,300 22 miles south of downtown Chicago. While primarily residential, Hazel Crest has a variety of non-residential development, including South Suburban Hospital, the town's largest employer. Recreational opportunities include the Park District's programs. Grade school-aged children attend school in districts 144, 152.5, and 153, while most secondary students go to Hillcrest High School, district 228; the remainder attend Homewood-Flossmoor High School, district 233 or Thornwood High School, district 205. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94/Calumet Expwy., I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-80, I-57), and major local roads (Dixie Hwy., Crawford Ave., 159th. St). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 35 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village Hall: 708-335-9600 NICOR: 708-331-5510

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-335-9640

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-335-9630

Public Library: 3479 W. 183rd St. 708-798-5563

South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000

Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300

Bremen Community High School District 228 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year

Bremen Community High School District 228

15233 Pulaski Rd.

Midlothian, IL 60445

708-389-1175

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Counseling, Special Education, Foreign Language, Computer Literacy, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Summer School, Hot Lunch Program.

Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Swimming Pool, Library, Cafeteria, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Auditorium/Stage, Science Labs, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Special Education, Social Work, Guidance, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular: Band, Orchestra, Chorus, School Clubs, Sports, Theater/Drama.

District Schools:

Oak Forest High School. 152nd. & Central Ave., Oak Forest, IL 60452, 708-687-0500

Web Site Address: http://www.gsh.org/schools/USA/IL/OFH1841/

Hillcrest High School. 175th. & Pulaski Rd., Country Club Hills, IL 60477, 708-799-7000

Bremen High School. 15203 Pulaski Rd., Midlothian, IL 60445, 708-371-3600

Tinley Park High School. 6111-175th. St., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 708-532-1900

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio

District Per-Pupil Cost

Bremen High

9-12

1,055

4,855

230

32.2%

67.8%

21.3:1

$7,622

Tinley Park High

9-12

1,068

4,855

230

32.2%

67.8%

21.3:1

$7,622

Hillcrest High

9-12

1,311

4,855

230

32.2%

67.8%

21.3:1

$7,622

Oak Forest High

9-12

1,421

4,855

230

32.2%

67.8%

21.3:1

$7,622

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Bremen High School District 228

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

208

264

26.1

260

245

81.6%

21.3

District Averages

192

250

25.7

252

227

88.1%

20

School Averages

Bremen High

185

255

25.6

249

216

78.1%

19.7

Tinley Park High

209

279

26.1

262

239

90.2%

20.9

Hillcrest High

155

186

22.9

215

191

88.1%

17.4

Oak Forest High

216

282

27.8

279

253

94.2%

22

Bremen Community High School District 228 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year

Bremen Community High School District 228

15233 Pulaski Rd.

Midlothian, IL 60445

708-389-1175

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Counseling, Special Education, Foreign Language, Computer Literacy, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Summer School, Hot Lunch Program.

Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Swimming Pool, Library, Cafeteria, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Auditorium/Stage, Science Labs, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Special Education, Social Work, Guidance, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular: Band, Orchestra, Chorus, School Clubs, Sports, Theater/Drama.

District Schools:

Oak Forest High School. 152nd. & Central Ave., Oak Forest, IL 60452, 708-687-0500

Web Site Address: http://www.gsh.org/schools/USA/IL/OFH1841/

Hillcrest High School. 175th. & Pulaski Rd., Country Club Hills, IL 60477, 708-799-7000

Bremen High School. 15203 Pulaski Rd., Midlothian, IL 60445, 708-371-3600

Tinley Park High School. 6111-175th. St., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 708-532-1900

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio

District Per-Pupil Cost

Bremen High

9-12

1,036

4,659

255

28.8%

71.2%

20.6:1

$8,076

Tinley Park High

9-12

1,037

4,659

255

28.8%

71.2%

20.6:1

$8,076

Hillcrest High

9-12

1,225

4,659

255

28.8%

71.2%

20.6:1

$8,076

Oak Forest High

9-12

1,361

4,659

255

28.8%

71.2%

20.6:1

$8,076

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Bremen High School District 228

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

228

264

26.2

263

249

81.8%

21.5

District Averages

207

246

25.8

251

236

86.7%

20.3

School Averages

Bremen High

209

255

26.4

253

230

77.6%

20.1

Tinley Park High

209

260

26.1

271

263

94.1%

20.3

Hillcrest High

174

193

23.7

208

185

76.7%

17.8

Oak Forest High

242

288

27.4

270

261

96.6%

21.9

Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233

999 Kedzie Ave.

Flossmoor, IL 60422

708-799-3000

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Early Childhood (Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds), Gifted Program, Foreign Language, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Counseling, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.

Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Swimming Pool, Library, Gym(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Library, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum/Courses: English: Speech, Composition, English I,II,III IV. Science: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geology & Astronomy, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Plants & Animals. Math: Essential Math, Consumer Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability, Calculus & Discrete Math, Computer Programming - Basic & Pascal. Social Science/History: Western Civilization, United States History, Economics, African American History, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, French, German. Music: Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Percussion Ensemble. Business: Computer Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Introduction to Business, Applied Business, Marketing, Accounting, Business & Personal Law. Home Economics: Foods, Clothing, Interior Design, Parenthood Education, Child Development, Nursery School Practicum, Fashion Merchandising, Contemporary Living. Industrial Arts: Drafting, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Engineering Graphics, Computers in Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Welding, Machine Tools, Intro. to Small Engines, Small Engine Repair, Automotives. Physical Education: Swimming, Soccer, Tumbling, Weight Training, Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton, Wallyball, Field Hockey, Touch Football, Dance, Floor Hockey, Track & Field. Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics.

Note: Some of these courses are electives. Students earning a B or higher in some of the Business, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics Courses are eligible for articulated credit at Prairie State College. Coop. Education Programs are available in all three of these curriculum areas.

Elective Courses: Journalism, Theater, Broadcasting, Debate, Band, Chorus, Orchestra.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered students. Tutoring provided.

Extracurricular: Band, Orchestra, Sports, Theater/Drama, School Clubs, Chorus.

Web Site Address: http://www.hfhs.s-cook.k12.il.us/

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio

District Per-Pupil Cost

Homewood-Flossmoor High

9-12

2,370

2,370

137

20.2%

79.8%

18.8:1

$11,006

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

228

264

26.2

263

249

81.8%

21.5

District Averages

258

307

28.2

290

297

96.6%

22.5

School Averages

Homewood-Flossmoor High

258

307

28.2

290

297

96.6%

22.5

Prairie Hills School District 144 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

Prairie Hills School District 144

P.O. Box 233

Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-210-2888

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL) - less than 1% of school population district-wide qualifies, Tutoring (Chapter 1 - Math & Reading Remediation), Computer Literacy, PTA, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, Learning Centers, Gifted Program (Math & Reading for Elementary school students; Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Spanish for Junior High students.), School Uniform (White top & navy blue bottom for Grade School students, White or light blue top & navy blue bottoms for Junior High students. No blue jeans, t-shirts or sweatshirts.).

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, Social Work, Gifted/Talented, Art, Music, P.E.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.

Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled students. Tutoring, Counseling provided.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools (Hazel Crest grade schools only):

Prairie Hills Junior High. 3035 W. 163rd. St., Markham, IL 60426, 708-210-2860.

Chateaux Elementary. 3600 Chambord Lane, Hazel Crest, IL 60429, 708-335-9776.

Highlands Elementary. 3420 Laurel Lane, Hazel Crest, IL 60429, 708-335-9773.

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio

District Per-Pupil Cost

Prairie-Hills Junior High

7-8

617

3,059

163

66.9%

33.1%

21.6:1

$5,549

Highlands Elementary

K-6

525

3,059

163

66.9%

33.1%

21.6:1

$5,549

Chateaux Elementary

K-6

438

3,059

163

66.9%

33.1%

21.6:1

$5,549

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Prairie Hills District 144

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

248

237

287

282

290

18.7

22.6

24.5

District Averages

210

199

182

239

242

199

16.2

21.4

22.8

School Averages

Prairie-Hills Junior High

N/A

N/A

182

N/A

N/A

199

N/A

N/A

22.8

Highlands Elementary

213

201

N/A

231

271

N/A

14.9

22.5

N/A

Chateaux Elementary

182

198

N/A

231

222

N/A

17.1

21.3

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Prairie Hills District 144

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

261

District Averages

192

217

208

199

School Averages

Prairie-Hills Junior High

N/A

217

N/A

199

Highlands Elementary

209

N/A

223

N/A

Chateaux Elementary

159

N/A

184

N/A

Hazel Crest School District 152-5 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

Hazel Crest School District 152-5

170th. & Dixie Hwy.

Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-335-0790

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education.

Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Art, Music.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, P.E., Art, Music.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools:

Ralph Bunche Elementary. 165th. & Park Ave., Hazel Crest IL 60429, 708-333-6625.

Lincoln Elementary. 173rd. & Throop, East Hazel Crest IL 60429, 708-798-0945.

Warren Palm Elementary. 170th. & Dixie Hwy., Hazel Crest IL 60429, 708-335-4013.

Woodland Elementary. 169th. & Western Ave., Hazel Crest IL 60429, 708-335-1995.

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio

District Per-Pupil Cost

Ralph Bunche Elementary

PK-5

363

1,170

54

77.8%

22.2%

24.9:1

$6,556

Lincoln Elementary

PK-5

363

1,170

54

77.8%

22.2%

24.9:1

$6,556

Warren Palm Elementary

6-8

217

1,170

54

77.8%

22.2%

24.9:1

$6,556

Woodland Elementary

K-5

227

1,170

54

77.8%

22.2%

24.9:1

$6,556

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Hazel Crest District 152-5

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

248

237

287

282

290

18.7

22.6

24.5

District Averages

180

168

170

198

208

241

16

19.3

22.5

School Averages

Warren Palm Elementary

N/A

168

170

N/A

208

241

N/A

19.3

22.5

Ralph Bunche Elementary

173

N/A

N/A

186

N/A

N/A

14.8

N/A

N/A

Lincoln Elementary

178

N/A

N/A

194

N/A

N/A

18.1

N/A

N/A

Woodland Elementary

202

N/A

N/A

233

N/A

N/A

16.6

N/A

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Hazel Crest District 152-5

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

260

District Averages

171

208

175

188

School Averages

Warren Palm Elementary

N/A

208

N/A

188

Ralph Bunche Elementary

156

N/A

178

N/A

Lincoln Elementary

186

N/A

181

N/A

Woodland Elementary

182

N/A

167

N/A

Private Schools

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

Name

Address

Phone

Grade Levels

Tuition

St. Anne School*

16801 Dixie Hwy.

708-335-2288

K - 8th.

$1651

Child Care & Preschool Programs

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Name

Address

Phone

Ages Enrolled

Hours

Tuition

St. Anne's Early Learning Center

16802 S. Lincoln

708-335-4831

6 weeks to 6

6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

 

Children's World Learning Centers

18825 Fountainbleau Dr.

708-798-5304

6 weeks to 12

6:00 - 6:00

$140 (It); $130 (T); $118 (2); $107 (P); $70 (SA)

Recreation

Hazel Crest Park District

2600 W. 171st. St.

Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-335-1500

Equipment/Physical Features: Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Ice Rink(s), Tennis Court(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Courts.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Music, Ballet, Dance, Sign Language, Cheerleading, Pom Pon, Archery, Karate, Gymnastics, Bowling, Basketball, In-Line Skating, Baseball, Tennis, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Pet Obedience Training, Sign Language, Fashion/Appearance, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Flag Football, Tennis, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Game Days, A.A.R.P. meetings, Trips, Tours, Fitness, Speakers.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA), 708-481-2390.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool.