CHSD 128 School District

50 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 101
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1578
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

CHSD 128 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,316 students in CHSD 128 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CHSD 128 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
3,316 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

CHSD 128 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#27 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of CHSD 128  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
60%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CHSD 128  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.
61%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CHSD 128  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.
81%
50%
94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of CHSD 128  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
510 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
15%
6%
# Hispanic Students
411 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
73 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
2,124 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
64%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
191 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
-
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
775
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
834
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
836
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
871
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,827 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,645 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of CHSD 128  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
$115 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of CHSD 128  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
$33,827
$21,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in CHSD 128  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$34,645
$21,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in CHSD 128  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best CHSD 128 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libertyville High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
708 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,811 students
Rank: #22.
Vernon Hills High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: n/an/a
District 128 Transition Pthwys Ct
Alternative School
904 S Milwaukee Ave Ste B
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7700
Grades: 12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to CHSD 128 School District?
CHSD 128 School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,316 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 128 School District?
CHSD 128 School District is ranked #27 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CHSD 128 School District?
64% of CHSD 128 School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CHSD 128 School District?
CHSD 128 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CHSD 128 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,645 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 3,316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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