Grayslake Central High School
Tel:
(847) 986-3300
Grayslake Central High School serves 1,353 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Grayslake Central 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 student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Grayslake Central 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
Grayslake Central High School's student population of 1,353 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,353 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grayslake Central 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 Grayslake Central High School is 0.57, 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 | #613 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 61% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grayslake CHSD 127 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grayslake Central High School is Grayslake North High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Grayslake Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Woodview School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grayslake Grayslake Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 682 students
0.5 miles
440 Barron Blvd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680 0.5 7-8 682 - Grayslake Woodview School Grades: K-4 | 438 students
0.5 miles
340 N Alleghany Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-5809 0.5 K-4 438 - Grayslake Frederick School Grades: 5-6 | 640 students
0.8 miles
595 Frederick Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-5809 0.8 5-6 640 - Grayslake Grayslake Early Childhood Grades: PK | 114 students
1.1 miles
103 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6203 1.1 PK 114 - Grayslake Prairieview School Grades: K-4 | 375 students
1.1 miles
103 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-5809 1.1 K-4 375
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