Waukegan High School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
2325 Brookside Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
How Waukegan High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score15
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Waukegan High School
4,609Students
100%Low-Income Students
245Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 25% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 24% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 3% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Waukegan High School
10%Math Proficiency
12%Reading Proficiency
11%Average Proficiency
93%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 11% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 12% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 11% | 30% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 58% | 59% |
| Black | 8% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 42% | 54% |
| Native American | 50% | 47% | 41% |
| Other | 20% | 46% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 20% | 41% | 43% |
| Limited English | 5% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 9% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 5% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Waukegan High School
73%Overall Rate
67%Low-Income
57%Limited English
62%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 72% | 69% |
| Black | 72% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 84% | 79% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 50% | 58% |
| Other | 50% | 64% | 60% |
Location Map
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