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CHSD 117 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,646 students in CHSD 117 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CHSD 117 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
2,646 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
CHSD 117 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
371 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
27%
# Black Students
97 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
2,014 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
76%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
718
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
646
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
614
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
668
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,901 is higher than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,114 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$28,901
$22,158
Spending / Student (19-20)
$27,114
$21,406
Best CHSD 117 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakes Community High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #22.
Antioch Comm High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1133 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,646 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District is ranked #235 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CHSD 117 School District?
76% of CHSD 117 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CHSD 117 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,114 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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