Grayslake Central High School

Grayslake Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 N Lake St,  Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Community High School District No. 127
4.0
3.8
1,375 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Bolger
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
85.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
58.4%
Hispanic
22.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#46 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 270 Students
University of Iowa 180 Students
Illinois State University 167 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 164 Students
Michigan State University 149 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 149 Students
Loyola University Chicago 144 Students
Purdue University 139 Students
Northwestern University 136 Students
Northern Illinois University 134 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 131 Students
Business 121 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Biology 72 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Marketing 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Finance 46 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Environmental Science 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 377 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/12/2025
Overall, I would say Grayslake Central is an above average school with good sports, academics, and teachers.
4.0 Sophomore
12/13/2024
Grayslake Central is a great all-around high school. It gets the job done when it comes to facilities, safety, and administration. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement in terms of academics and extracurriculars. STEM is lacking
4.0 Senior
12/2/2024
Grayslake Central High School is a good school in regards to academics and sports, but lacks when it comes to funding, facilities, and overall college readiness.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/4/2025
Wonderful school! Dedicated staff! Both of my children attend there
5.0 parent
11/3/2023
This school is great. My son graduated and my daughter is a current student.
5.0 parent
7/30/2023
One of the best high schools great teachers and great support!!!
5.0 parent
11/2/2021
Great school my kids had a blast here!!

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Grayslake Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grayslake, IL, in the Grayslake neighborhood, and is served by the Grayslake Community High School District No. 127 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,375 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Grayslake Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $390,698. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Co High Schools Tech Campus, Round Lake High School, Grayslake North High School, and more. Learn more about what Grayslake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grayslake Central High School.

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