Enrollment
1,452
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wauconda, IL
Wauconda High School
Federal NCES profile for Wauconda High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174119004119
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauconda High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wauconda · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,452
- students enrolled
Wauconda High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauconda High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, IL.
School address
District: Wauconda Cusd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 174119004119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wauconda High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wauconda High School
Wauconda High School is a large high school in Wauconda, Illinois, enrolling 1,452 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,452 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wauconda Cusd 118 also operates Robert Crown School (776 students) and Cotton Creek School (580 students) alongside Wauconda 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 Wauconda High School compares
Wauconda 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,452 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,452
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$18,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,452 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 95.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174119004119
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Wauconda High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 290:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.9%
In-school suspensions 87
Out-of-school suspensions 58
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauconda Cusd 118, which includes Wauconda High School.
$18,618
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 35.0%
Federal 6.2%
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 Wauconda High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Crown School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cotton Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wauconda Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matthews Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wauconda Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauconda High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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Frequently asked questions about Wauconda High School
How many students attend Wauconda High School?
Wauconda High School has 1,452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wauconda, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauconda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauconda High School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauconda High School?
The largest demographic group at Wauconda High School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Wauconda, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauconda High School?
Wauconda High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Wauconda High School rank among public schools in Wauconda?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauconda High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda on the city page.
Is Wauconda High School a good school?
Wauconda High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 Wauconda Cusd 118?
Besides Wauconda High School, Wauconda Cusd 118 also operates Robert Crown School (776 students), Cotton Creek School (580 students), and Wauconda Middle School (506 students). See the Wauconda Cusd 118 district page for the complete list.