Lake Zurich High School

300 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,788 students in grades 9-12, Lake Zurich High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Zurich High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Lake Zurich High School's student population of 1,788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,788 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Zurich High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Zurich High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#150 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Lake Zurich High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Zurich High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Zurich High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Zurich High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
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White
79%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lake Zurich High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Lake Zurich High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
96%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Lake Zurich High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Zurich High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Zurich High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Zurich High School's ranking?
Lake Zurich High School is ranked #150 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lake Zurich High School often compared to?
Lake Zurich High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adlai E Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Zurich High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Zurich High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Zurich High School?
1,788 students attend Lake Zurich High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lake Zurich High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Zurich High School?
Lake Zurich High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Zurich High School offer ?
Lake Zurich High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Zurich High School part of?
Lake Zurich High School is part of Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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