Johnsburg High School

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Johnsburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2002 W Ringwood Rd,  Johnsburg, IL
Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12
3.2
2.2
502 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Kevin Shelton
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
25
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
54.2%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
291:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
83.6%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
4.3%

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.
Illinois State University 74 Students
McHenry County College 67 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 62 Students
Northern Illinois University 55 Students
University of Iowa 53 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 49 Students
Northwestern University 42 Students
Purdue University 40 Students
University of Kentucky 36 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Biology 38 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Education 19 Students
Chemistry 18 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 142 Reviews
1.0 Alum
8/11/2025
Some admins were just replaced needs a complete overall of many staff in JHS and district admin. They allow violations to their own handbook and guidelines. False promises and major pay to play happening here.
3.0 Junior
12/31/2024
Johnsburg high school is a great place and the teachers are good because of the small classes so you can ask more questions.
4.0 Senior
4/25/2023
I think that Johnsburg High School set me up to succeed in the best way a high school can. I learned a lot not only from required classes but classes that I got to choose and those classes helped me learn a lot about myself and what I wanted to do.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/31/2022
This school seems to put sports and activities ahead of learning. My daughter is not challenged by any teachers, never has any homework and somehow walks away easily with all A's. Even in the areas she struggles in such as English, she walks away with easy A's and I have to put in the extra effort a...
5.0 parent
12/31/2019
This school has been an exemplary place of learning for both of my children. The teachers have encouraged and built into their futures, helping and directing toward college. The older student is now a junior in college and still keeps in touch with many of her teachers. As a previous home schooler,...
2.0 parent
4/30/2019
This school is good if you want to be bullied and harassed day in and day out. Worst school district.
1.0 parent
4/30/2018
This is one of the worst schools I have ever encountered. Children are just passed onto the next grade, even when grades are not earned. The community is more concerned about a football score than if the children are going to actually become something one day. Driver's Ed is given to students who ar...

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Johnsburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Johnsburg, IL, in the Johnsburg neighborhood, and is served by the Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 502 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Johnsburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $432,136. Discover additional schools in the area, like Johnsburg Jr High School, St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Johnsburg Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Johnsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Johnsburg High School.

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