Top Rankings
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
603 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
28%
# Black Students
54 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
274 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
45%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
58
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,640
$21,964
Spending / Student
$17,547
$21,218
Best Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westfield School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2309 9th St
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
North Prairie Jr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District is ranked #503 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
45% of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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