For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,716 students in Mchenry, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mchenry, IL are Johnsburg High School and Mchenry Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mchenry have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Mchenry, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mchenry Community High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mchenry, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnsburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2002 W Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Mchenry Community High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 N Green St, Freshman Camp
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-5514
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-5514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr, Evergreen Acade
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mchenry, IL include Johnsburg High School and Mchenry Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mchenry?
4 public high schools are located in Mchenry.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry?
Mchenry public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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