Enrollment
2,040
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Chicago, IL
West Chicago Comm High School
Federal NCES profile for West Chicago Comm 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 174044004071
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Chicago Comm High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 2,040
- students enrolled
West Chicago Comm High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Chicago Comm High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
NCES ID 174044004071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Chicago Comm High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Chicago Comm High School
West Chicago Comm High School is a large high school in West Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 2,040 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 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 98% of state schools at 2,040 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 603 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,040 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chsd 94 operates only this one school, so West Chicago Comm High School has no district-mates to compare against locally. At 2,040 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Illinois, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 West Chicago Comm High School compares
West Chicago Comm 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,040 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,040
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$17,619
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
581
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 19.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, West Chicago Comm High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chsd 94, which includes West Chicago Comm High School.
$17,619
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 27.5%
Federal 6.4%
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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,040 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Chicago Comm High School
How many students attend West Chicago Comm High School?
West Chicago Comm High School has 2,040 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chicago Comm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chicago Comm High School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Chicago Comm High School?
The largest demographic group at West Chicago Comm High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Chicago Comm High School?
West Chicago Comm 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 West Chicago Comm High School rank among public schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, West Chicago Comm High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago on the city page.
Is West Chicago Comm High School a good school?
West Chicago Comm High School earns 48/100 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 Chsd 94?
None reported; Chsd 94 operates only West Chicago Comm High School as a public school district in NCES's records.
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