Crystal Lake South High School

Crystal Lake South High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 S McHenry Ave,  Crystal Lake, IL
Community High School District No. 155
3.9
3.0
1,301 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
80%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
69.9%
Hispanic
22.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Black
2.7%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 192 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 170 Students
McHenry County College 152 Students
Northern Illinois University 130 Students
University of Iowa 121 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 121 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 115 Students
Loyola University Chicago 114 Students
Purdue University 108 Students
Northwestern University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 110 Students
Business 108 Students
Biology 71 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Finance 43 Students
Education 40 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Accounting 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 330 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/9/2024
While my time at Crystal Lake South has been beneficial and enjoyable, I would like to see more inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community in both services and facilities. Regular education for teachers and staff in this area would benefit the whole community.
3.0 Senior
1/26/2024
Academics are fine. Sports are on top and amazing! Staff is fine. Could be better. Lots of involvement from students.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
My experience as a student at Crystal Lake South was pretty good overall. I had a good experience with most teachers. If I was struggling with a class I felt comfortable enough to talk to my teacher or my counselor if it was about the teacher. The sports events were always fun to attend. There was many extracurriculars and I feel like students liked to be a part of them. The counselors at South are really nice and really helpful.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/15/2024
Some teachers are resist One of them make my daughter cry because is Hispanic
5.0 parent
1/15/2023
Time to update the reviews... for this school.
1.0 student
11/30/2017
Very poor. The school focuses more on money than their own students.
2.0 parent
9/20/2014
The school it's self is just okay. The emphasis here seems to revolve around football and cheerleading and being popular, not smart. The school only seems to promote that and nothing else. We have had many teachers that give the kids answers to tests the day before and this is so the school's testin...

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Crystal Lake South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Crystal Lake, IL, in the Crystal Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Community High School District No. 155 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,301 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Crystal Lake South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $379,401. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crystal Lake Central High School, Harry D Jacobs High School, Lundahl Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Crystal Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Crystal Lake South High School.

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