Crystal Lake South High School
Crystal Lake South High School serves 1,462 students in grades 9-12.
Crystal Lake South High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Crystal Lake South High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Crystal Lake South High School's student population of 1,462 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Comparison
Crystal Lake South High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 South High School is 0.30, 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 | #426 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 83% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 South High School is Crystal Lake Central High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lundahl Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Coventry Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Crystal Lake Coventry Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 582 students10
0.9 miles
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231 0.9 K-5 582 - Crystal Lake Canterbury Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 25%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 449 students10
1.0 miles
875 Canterbury Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-8180 1 K-5 449 - Crystal Lake Indian Prairie Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 42%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 506 students10
1.0 miles
651 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2124 1 K-5 506 - 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 - Crystal Lake Woods Creek Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 598 students10
1.2 miles
1100 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 356-2720 1.2 K-5 598
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