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Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 586 students in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
586 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#552 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.6%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
29%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
47%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,747 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,669 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,747
$25,132
Spending / Student
$20,669
$24,168
Best Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2309 9th St
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
North Prairie Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Gr: 5-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District is ranked #557 out of 861 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
47% of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,669 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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