Mchenry Community High School serves 2,222 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mchenry Community High School's student population of 2,222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mchenry Community High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
25%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Mchenry Community High School?
The graduation rate of Mchenry Community High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mchenry Community High School?
2,222 students attend Mchenry Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mchenry Community High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mchenry Community High School?
Mchenry Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mchenry Community High School offer ?
Mchenry Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mchenry Community High School part of?
Mchenry Community High School is part of Mchenry CHSD 156 School District.
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