- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, IL
Waubonsie Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Waubonsie Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174169004173
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waubonsie Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,849
- students enrolled
Waubonsie Valley High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waubonsie Valley High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169004173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174169004173 · Aurora, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,849 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 high schools in Aurora. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Waubonsie Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley High School
3,018 students
- This school
Waubonsie Valley High School
2,849 students
- Metea Valley H
Metea Valley High School
2,766 students
- Francis Grange 1,011
Francis Granger Middle School
1,011 students
- Scullen Middle 948
Scullen Middle School
948 students
- Clifford Crone 891
Clifford Crone Middle School
891 students
What this shows Waubonsie Valley High School reports 2,849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waubonsie Valley High School compares
Waubonsie Valley 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,849 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,849
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$18,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors10.5 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.0%
Asian 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Waubonsie Valley High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Waubonsie Valley High School.
$18,127
Per student
0%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Waubonsie Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford Crone Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waubonsie Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Aurora
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East High School
Standard public school
4,020 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Aurora High School
Standard public school
3,641 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Metea Valley High School
Standard public school
2,766 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Illinois Mathematics and Science
Standard public school
656 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,849 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waubonsie Valley High School
How many students attend Waubonsie Valley High School?
Waubonsie Valley High School has 2,849 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubonsie Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubonsie Valley High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waubonsie Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Waubonsie Valley High School is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waubonsie Valley High School?
Waubonsie Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waubonsie Valley High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Waubonsie Valley High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Waubonsie Valley High School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Metea Valley High School (2,766 students), and Francis Granger Middle School (1,011 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.
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