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Wauconda High School vs. Lake Zurich High School

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School Overview

School
Wauconda High School
555 N Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lake Zurich High School
300 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Wauconda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Lake Zurich High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,480 students in grades 9-12, Wauconda 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,802 students in grades 9-12, Lake Zurich 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 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,480 students
1,802 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wauconda High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Zurich High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wauconda High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Zurich High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
125 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wauconda High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Zurich High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wauconda High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Zurich High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1355 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#211 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wauconda High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Zurich High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in IL)
55%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wauconda High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Zurich High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wauconda High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Zurich High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 50% in IL)
96%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wauconda High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lake Zurich High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wauconda High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Zurich High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
-
3
Grade 9 Students
382
457
Grade 10 Students
371
459
Grade 11 Students
367
454
Grade 12 Students
360
429

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wauconda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Zurich High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wauconda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Zurich High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wauconda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Zurich High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wauconda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Zurich High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wauconda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Zurich High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wauconda High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Zurich High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wauconda High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Zurich High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wauconda High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Zurich High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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