Community High School District 128

50 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 101
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1578
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Community High School District 128 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,285 students in Community High School District 128. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Community High School District 128 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,285 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Community High School District 128, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 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 increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#36 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
59%
27%
61%
30%
81%
50%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
62%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,146 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,972 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,146
$22,423
Spending / Student
$34,972
$21,662

Best Community High School District 128 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libertyville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
708 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Vernon Hills High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,480 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
District 128 Transition Pthwys Ct
Alternative School
904 S Milwaukee Ave Ste B
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7700
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Community High School District 128?
Community High School District 128 manages 3 public schools serving 3,285 students.
What is the rank of Community High School District 128?
Community High School District 128 is ranked #37 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Community High School District 128?
62% of Community High School District 128 students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community High School District 128?
Community High School District 128 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Community High School District 128's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,972 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 3,285 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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