How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Chicago Community High School | Waukegan High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Chicago, IL | Waukegan, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 898 | 4,186 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Chicago Community High School | Waukegan High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,023 | $21,843 |
| District | North Chicago SD 187 | Waukegan CUSD 60 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Chicago Community High School | Waukegan High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| African American | 30.8% | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64.0% | 83.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Chicago Community High School | Waukegan High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 198:1 | 482:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.9% | 61.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 331 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.