Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District

2 Stevenson Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-2824
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 4,614 students in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District.
Public Schools in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
4,614 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
282 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#1 out of 852 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
72%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
50%
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
15 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,938 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
42%
6%
# Hispanic Students
428 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
28%
# Black Students
82 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,982 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
43%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,182
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,193
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,147
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,092
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,581 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,050 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$164 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$176 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$35,581
$21,964
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student (19-20)
$38,050
$21,218
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Stevenson Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 415-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,614 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 9
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District?
Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District manages 2 public schools serving 4,614 students.
What is the rank of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District?
Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District is ranked #1 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District?
43% of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District?
Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,050 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 4,614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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