Grant Community High School District 124

285 E Grand Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020-1634
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grant Community High School District 124 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,814 students in Grant Community High School District 124. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Grant Community High School District 124 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
1 School
4,391 Schools
# Students
1,814 Students
1,844,936 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grant Community High School District 124, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#489 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
27%
23%
30%
40%
50%
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
28%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
55%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,243 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,002 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,243
$22,430
Spending / Student
$23,002
$21,668

Best Grant Community High School District 124 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
285 E Grand Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,814 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grant Community High School District 124?
Grant Community High School District 124 manages 1 public schools serving 1,814 students.
What is the rank of Grant Community High School District 124?
Grant Community High School District 124 is ranked #478 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grant Community High School District 124?
55% of Grant Community High School District 124 students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grant Community High School District 124?
Grant Community High School District 124 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Grant Community High School District 124's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,002 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 1,814 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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