CHSD 117 School District

1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046-5324
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

CHSD 117 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,647 students in CHSD 117 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CHSD 117 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,647 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

CHSD 117 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#269 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60%
50%
91%
87.6%
(2022-23)
25.6%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
17%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
5%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
72%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,958 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,874 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$69 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$27,958
$25,132

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,874
$24,168

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best CHSD 117 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakes Community High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Antioch Comm High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1133 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,647 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District is ranked #272 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CHSD 117 School District?
72% of CHSD 117 School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 15:1, 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 $25,874 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,647 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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