CHSD 155 School District

1 Virginia Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7901
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

CHSD 155 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,203 students in CHSD 155 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 155 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
5 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
5,203 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

CHSD 155 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#235 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)

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

34%
27%

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

39%
30%

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

65%
50%
95%
87.6%
(2022-23)
23.4%
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
3%
6%

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

% Hispanic
22%
29%

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

% Black
2%
16%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
45%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,542 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,945 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$46,284 MM

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

Spending
$140 MM
$44,509 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$27,542
$25,132

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

Spending / Student
$26,945
$24,168

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

Best CHSD 155 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cary-grove Community High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2208 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Ridge High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6000 Dvorak Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-0404
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Crystal Lake South High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-3860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Crystal Lake Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 W Franklin Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Haber Oaks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 893-5300
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to CHSD 155 School District?
CHSD 155 School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,203 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 155 School District?
CHSD 155 School District is ranked #235 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CHSD 155 School District?
70% of CHSD 155 School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CHSD 155 School District?
CHSD 155 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CHSD 155 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,945 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 5,203 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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