Crystal Lake Central High School
Crystal Lake Central High School serves 1,508 students in grades 9-12.
Crystal Lake Central High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Crystal Lake Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Crystal Lake Central High School's student population of 1,508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,508 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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School Comparison
Crystal Lake Central High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Crystal Lake Central High School is 0.43, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #742 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 73% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CHSD 155 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Crystal Lake Central High School is Crystal Lake South High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Richard F Bernotas Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Husmann Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Crystal Lake Husmann Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 48%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 498 students10
0.2 miles
131 W Paddock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-7114 0.2 K-5 498 - Crystal Lake North Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 31%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 699 students10
0.9 miles
500 W Woodstock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0122 0.9 K-5 699 - Crystal Lake Richard F Bernotas Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 886 students10
0.9 miles
170 N Oak St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210 0.9 6-8 886 - Crystal Lake Hannah Beardsley Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 22%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,028 student10
1.1 miles
515 E Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897 1.1 6-8 1,028 - Crystal Lake Lundahl Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 726 students10
1.2 miles
560 Nash Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5971 1.2 6-8 726
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