Lakes Community High School, or LCHS, is a public four-year high school located in Lake Villa, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Community High School District 117, which also includes Antioch Community High School.
Serving 1,334 students in grades 9-12, Lakes Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakes Community High School serves the southeast part of Lake Villa, IL, covering an area of approximately 16.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakes Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lakes Community High School's student population of 1,334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect + Courtesy = Pride
School Rankings
Lakes Community High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakes Community High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#944 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Royal blue
School Mascot
Ozzy Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakes Community High School's ranking?
Lakes Community High School is ranked #944 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lakes Community High School often compared to?
Lakes Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grayslake North High School, Grayslake Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakes Community High School?
The graduation rate of Lakes Community High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakes Community High School?
1,334 students attend Lakes Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lakes Community High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakes Community High School?
Lakes Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakes Community High School offer ?
Lakes Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakes Community High School part of?
Lakes Community High School is part of CHSD 117 School District.
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