Serving 1,537 students in grades 9-12, Mchenry High School-west Campus 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 28% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment was 30% 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
1,537 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
95 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. View full 34-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
28%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
32%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
29%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
70%
45%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(17-18)94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted19.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
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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