CHSD 128

Vernon Hills, Illinois — 2 schools

3,316
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$35,806
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CHSD 128 operates 2 public schools serving 3,316 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,196 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $35,806 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 75.8% local, 22.7% state, and 1.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $176,155 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #364 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (51 AP courses district-wide), a 199.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 18.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.2% White, 17.3% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Libertyville High School accounts for 55.6% of all CHSD 128 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CHSD 128-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CHSD 128 student-counselor ratio is 200:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CHSD 128 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within CHSD 128 is typically wider than the CHSD 128-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.5%
Federal
22.7%
State
75.8%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
364 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lake County county, where this district is located.

$1,480
Studio/mo
$1,581
1 BR/mo
$1,781
2 BR/mo
$2,294
3 BR/mo
$2,653
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$176,155
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in CHSD 128.

White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 17.3%
Multiracial 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 2
Schools with AP
51 AP courses total
199.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CHSD 128

School Enrollment
Libertyville High School
1,777
Vernon Hills High School
1,419

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CHSD 128?

CHSD 128 has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 3,316 students.

How much does CHSD 128 spend per student?

CHSD 128 spends $35,806 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #364 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in CHSD 128?

The average teacher salary in CHSD 128 is $176,155 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CHSD 128?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CHSD 128?

CHSD 128 students are 60.2% White, 17.3% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CHSD 128?

CHSD 128 has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #364 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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