Serving 649 students in grades 9-12, Mchenry East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
649 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
52 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
32%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
29%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
45%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)96%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted21.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mchenry East High School?
The graduation rate of Mchenry East High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mchenry East High School?
649 students attend Mchenry East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mchenry East High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mchenry East High School offer ?
Mchenry East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mchenry East High School part of?
Mchenry East High School is part of Mchenry Community High School District 156.
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