Enrollment
2,194
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Round Lake, IL
Round Lake Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Round Lake Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173499003668
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Lake Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Round Lake · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 2,194
- students enrolled
Round Lake Senior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Round Lake Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Round Lake, IL.
School address
District: Round Lake Cusd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173499003668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
159.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Round Lake Senior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Round Lake Senior High School
Round Lake Senior High School is a large high school in Round Lake, Illinois, enrolling 2,194 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,194 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Round Lake Cusd 116 spends $21,405 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 448 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,194 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Round Lake Cusd 116 also operates Round Lake Middle School (783 students) and Magee Middle School (642 students) alongside Round Lake Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Round Lake Senior High School compares
Round Lake Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,194 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,194
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
293
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,194 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 159.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173499003668
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 9.3%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Round Lake Senior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 244:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.3%
In-school suspensions 293
Out-of-school suspensions 155
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Lake Cusd 116, which includes Round Lake Senior High School.
$21,405
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 62.8%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Round Lake Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond Ellis Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Lake Beach Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Round Lake Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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Frequently asked questions about Round Lake Senior High School
How many students attend Round Lake Senior High School?
Round Lake Senior High School has 2,194 students enrolled. It is a high school in Round Lake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Lake Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Lake Senior High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Lake Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Round Lake Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Round Lake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Lake Senior High School?
Round Lake Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Round Lake Senior High School rank among public schools in Round Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Round Lake Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Round Lake, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Round Lake on the city page.
Is Round Lake Senior High School a good school?
Round Lake Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Round Lake Cusd 116?
Besides Round Lake Senior High School, Round Lake Cusd 116 also operates Round Lake Middle School (783 students), Magee Middle School (642 students), and Raymond Ellis Elem School (617 students). See the Round Lake Cusd 116 district page for the complete list.