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Deerfield High School vs. Lake Forest High School

Should you attend Deerfield High School or Lake Forest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Lake Forest High School
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Deerfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Lake Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,429 students in grades 9-12, Deerfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,375 students in grades 9-12, Lake Forest High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,429 students
1,375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deerfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deerfield High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Forest High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
124 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deerfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Township HSD 113 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#50 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#106 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Deerfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Forest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 5% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 5% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deerfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 113 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in IL)
61%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deerfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Township HSD 113 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in IL)
75%
(Top 10% in IL)
97%
(Top 5% in IL)
98%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Deerfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Township HSD 113 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lake Forest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Deerfield High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Forest High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
334
319
Grade 10 Students
392
343
Grade 11 Students
350
340
Grade 12 Students
353
373

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deerfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Township HSD 113 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deerfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Township HSD 113 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deerfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Township HSD 113 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deerfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Township HSD 113 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deerfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Township HSD 113 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deerfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Township HSD 113 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deerfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Township HSD 113 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Forest CHSD 115 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(11-12 School Year Data)
3%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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