For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,355 students in Waukegan, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Waukegan, IL is Waukegan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukegan, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Waukegan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Waukegan, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waukegan High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waukegan, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waukegan High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,355 students
Waukegan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abdssc Sch-3rd Floor High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
742 Greenwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Alternative Optional Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Grades: PK
| 136 students
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Grades: PK
| 267 students
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Grades: 9-11
| 1,097 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waukegan, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Waukegan, IL include Waukegan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waukegan?
1 public high schools are located in Waukegan.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukegan?
Waukegan public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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