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Mchenry High School-west Campus

4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050

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Tel: (815) 385-7077

www.dist156.org

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Mchenry High School-west Campus serves 1,537 students in grades 9-12.

Mchenry High School-west Campus placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,537 students
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mchenry High School-west Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Mchenry High School-west Campus's student population of 1,537 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,537 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

90 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mchenry High School-west Campus is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mchenry High School-west Campus is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1354 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

28%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30%

32%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

26%

27%

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Black

17%

White

70%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.68

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Graduation Rate

(17-18)

94%

87%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mchenry High School-west Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mchenry Community High School District 156

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mchenry High School-west Campus's ranking?

Mchenry High School-west Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mchenry High School-west Campus?

The graduation rate of Mchenry High School-west Campus is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.

How many students attend Mchenry High School-west Campus?

1,537 students attend Mchenry High School-west Campus.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Mchenry High School-west Campus students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What grades does Mchenry High School-west Campus offer ?

Mchenry High School-west Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mchenry High School-west Campus part of?

Mchenry High School-west Campus is part of Mchenry Community High School District 156.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,537 students
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education