Crystal Lake South High School vs. Crystal Lake Central High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Crystal Lake South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Crystal Lake Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12, Crystal Lake South High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,470 students in grades 9-12, Crystal Lake Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,301 students
1,470 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#985 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
61%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
301
338
Grade 10 Students
319
382
Grade 11 Students
339
393
Grade 12 Students
342
357
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
28%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
70%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.46
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%