Libertyville High School, or LHS, is a public four-year high school located in Libertyville, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Its campus is located on Butler Lake, at the intersection of Park Avenue and Dawes Street.
Serving 1,777 students in grades 9-12, Libertyville High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,777 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Libertyville High School serves the northern part of Libertyville, IL, covering an area of approximately 27 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Libertyville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Libertyville High School's student population of 1,777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,777 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
Average Class Size
23 students
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
Libertyville High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Libertyville 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
#137 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange/Black
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Libertyville High School's ranking?
Libertyville High School is ranked #137 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Libertyville High School often compared to?
Libertyville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Hills High School, Adlai E Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Libertyville High School?
The graduation rate of Libertyville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Libertyville High School?
1,777 students attend Libertyville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Libertyville High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Libertyville High School?
Libertyville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Libertyville High School offer ?
Libertyville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Libertyville High School part of?
Libertyville High School is part of CHSD 128 School District.
School Reviews
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