For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,325 students in Waukegan, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Waukegan, IL is Waukegan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukegan, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Waukegan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Waukegan, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waukegan High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waukegan, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukegan High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Waukegan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abdssc Sch-3rd Floor High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
742 Greenwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Alternative Optional Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 83%
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Gr: 9-11 | 1,097 student Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waukegan, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Waukegan, IL include Waukegan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waukegan?
1 public high schools are located in Waukegan.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukegan?
Waukegan public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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