Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center serves 1,097 students in grades 9-11.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
1,097 students

Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
65 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%

Hispanic
63%
28%

Black
24%
16%

White
11%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center?
1,097 students attend Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center part of?
Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center is part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.
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