Enrollment
4,186
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 174125004141
Waukegan High School — Waukegan, IL
Federal NCES profile for Waukegan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 39/100.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
252.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukegan High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Waukegan High School reports 4,186 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 252.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 18 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 465 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waukegan Cusd 60 spends $22,276 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 63.4% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (39/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waukegan High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 4,186 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 4,186
Teachers (FTE) 252.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +18% 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.
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.
$22,276
Per student
+11%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
Educator & family resources
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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 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waukegan, IL.
What is the quality grade for Waukegan High School?
Waukegan High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (39/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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