Enrollment
4,186
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan High School
Federal NCES profile for Waukegan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174125004141
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukegan High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #20 of 23
- public schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 4,186
- students enrolled
Waukegan High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukegan High School ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
252.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukegan High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waukegan High School
Waukegan High School is a large high school in Waukegan, Illinois, enrolling 4,186 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,186 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates John R Lewis Middle School (721 students) and Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students) alongside Waukegan 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 Waukegan High School compares
Waukegan 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 4,186 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,186
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,269
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
331
in-school suspensions + 484 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 4,186 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 252.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174125004141
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
African American 10.6%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Waukegan High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 465:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 331
Out-of-school suspensions 484
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Waukegan High School.
$20,269
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 Waukegan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R Lewis Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carman-Buckner Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukegan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waukegan High School
How many students attend Waukegan High School?
Waukegan High School has 4,186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukegan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukegan High School is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukegan High School?
The largest demographic group at Waukegan High School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukegan High School?
Waukegan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waukegan High School rank among public schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukegan High School ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan on the city page.
Is Waukegan High School a good school?
Waukegan High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Waukegan High School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students), and Robert E Abbott Middle School (585 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.