Lakes Community High School

Lakes Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1600 Eagle Way,  Lake Villa, IL
Community High School District No. 117
4.0
4.5
1,336 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Stephen Plank
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
70.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
74.4%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 222 Students
Illinois State University 167 Students
University of Iowa 151 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 142 Students
Michigan State University 131 Students
Loyola University Chicago 114 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 112 Students
College of Lake County 111 Students
Purdue University 108 Students
Marquette University 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 122 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Biology 102 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Accounting 43 Students
Finance 37 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 364 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/24/2025
I had a great time attending Lakes Community High School. The teachers and administration, I felt, genuinely cared about every student. They provided multiple resources to make sure their students succeed.
5.0 Senior
1/13/2025
All staff are very friendly and everyone in the school is shown respect. It is generally safe and majority are prepared for college.
4.0 Senior
9/13/2022
very healthy environment, teachers are almost always kind and helping, genuinely want you to succeed
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/15/2024
School is amazing ! Teachers are amazing ! I’m very happy that my kids study at this school
5.0 parent
8/3/2022
Lakes has been a wonderful school for all three of my daughters! They THRIVED in academics, sports, clubs and socially. The principal was caring, intelligent and very approachable. The school has a great community where the students feel welcomed and taken care of. They encourage respect and inclusi...
5.0 parent
11/14/2021
Lakes community high school in lake villa is excellent, all teachers are wonderful and very helpful to my two kids. My older one was already done but my boy is still in junior. Their nurses are very nice and very caring. Their deans are excellent to the students.and most especially the counselors ar...
5.0 parent
11/9/2019
We love Lakes. Our daughter does too and has excelled there over the past 2 years.

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Lakes Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lake Villa, IL, in the Antioch neighborhood, and is served by the Community High School District No. 117 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,336 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Lakes Community 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 3.65, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $390,067. Discover additional schools in the area, like Antioch Community High School, Antioch CCSD 34 Middle School, Westlake Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lake Villa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lakes Community High School.

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