Lakes Community High School
Tel:
(847)838-7100
- Lakes Community High School serves 1,347 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Lakes Community High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lakes Community High School's student population of 1,347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,347 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lakes Community High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lakes Community High School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1312 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 80% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.32 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 46% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chsd 117 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lakes Community High School is Antioch Community High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Emmons Grade School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oakland Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Villa Oakland Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 2-5 | 417 students
0.3 miles
818 E Grass Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847)838-8600 0.3 2-5 417 - Antioch Antioch Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1308 students
2.3 miles
1133 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847)395-1421 2.3 9-12 1308 - Antioch Emmons Grade School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 317 students
2.5 miles
24226 W Beach Grv
Antioch, IL 60002
(847)395-1105 2.5 K-8 317 - Lake Villa Peter J Palombi School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 675 students
2.5 miles
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847)356-2118 2.5 7-8 675 - Lake Villa Allendale School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 35 students
2.7 miles
600 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847)245-6322 2.7 9-12 35
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