Waubonsie Valley High School

Waubonsie Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2590 Ogden Ave,  Aurora, IL
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204
4.1
4.7
2,546 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Stipp
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
B
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
3.52
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
174
Full Time Teachers
174
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
83.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.8%
White
36.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.4%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
10%
Two or more races
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#21 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
#24 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 719 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 517 Students
Purdue University 365 Students
Loyola University Chicago 325 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 318 Students
Northwestern University 305 Students
University of Iowa 301 Students
Illinois State University 294 Students
Michigan State University 293 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 270 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 238 Students
Biology 220 Students
Psychology 208 Students
Computer Science 172 Students
Finance 147 Students
Nursing 136 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 133 Students
Marketing 123 Students
Political Science and Government 77 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 77 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 547 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/1/2025
Truly it's an amazing school for current students and future students. They provide students with the resources and reassurance that is needed.The teachers are very supportive and compassionate for their students!
4.0 Junior
4/29/2025
There is a massive gap between honors/AP levels and regular classes. There is nothing in between - you either struggle too much or fall asleep and get a 100%.
5.0 Senior
3/6/2025
The school is amazing, having a diverse community and a very supportive environment. Everyone is nice and hard working, and there's lots of variety in opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/25/2023
I have had two kids graduate from Waubonsie Valley and I could not have been more impressed with the teachers, and administrators of this school. The sense of pride and family that the kids feel experience is amazing. You can see this in action at any sporting event. Students from all walks of life...
5.0 student
9/29/2021
As my first experience with a high school, i feel extremely privileged to learn here. Everyone is very nice and they have many mental health programs. I feel like I belong here.
5.0 parent
1/17/2019
This is an incredible District 204 school. I had kids graduate from both Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley and I can tell you that I would choose WV hands-down. Your student will get an unbelievable education and will also have the opportunity to be in a culturally, economically, and racially diver...
2.0 parent
9/13/2018
I came from a different school district and almost every interaction I have with staff at this school has been awful. I cant imagine why anyone likes it here.

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Waubonsie Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, IL and is served by the Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,546 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Waubonsie Valley 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $470,265. Discover additional schools in the area, like Metea Valley High School, Naperville Christian Academy, Aurora Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waubonsie Valley High School.

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