Waukegan High School

Waukegan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1011 Washington St,  Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60
3.2
3.4
4,325 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brian Riegler
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
304
Full Time Teachers
304
Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
49.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Hispanic
81%
Black
12.9%
White
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 Chicago 434 Students
College of Lake County 424 Students
Northern Illinois University 377 Students
Loyola University Chicago 328 Students
DePaul University 277 Students
Northwestern University 228 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 218 Students
Illinois State University 195 Students
Bradley University 193 Students
Eastern Illinois University 172 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 168 Students
Psychology 166 Students
Business 147 Students
Biology 99 Students
Computer Science 88 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 80 Students
Criminology 59 Students
Accounting 54 Students
Marketing 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 518 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/30/2024
The best parts of Waukegan high school are there but you have to try and find them. If you are good in class and show that you are trying teachers will help you but if you don't then it's likely they won't. Teachers have a tendency to give up on the students who give up.
5.0 Junior
6/17/2024
I would say we need more college guidance but overall its a good High School, I have learned a lot, Admin team is great
3.0 Alum
6/15/2024
The best thing about Waukegan High school while i was attending was definitely the teachers themselves. I met some great teachers that were great and their job and genuinely wanted to help and other students. Some things that were not so good was the curriculum. The classes could have did a way better job at preparing students for college. Also the school cafeteria food is subpar, and i heard complains about it everyday while attending this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 student
11/28/2022
I’m not going to lie worst high-school to ever put a teenager in. If you’re a parent wanting to see your child succeed you’re not going to see them succeed coming from this school.
2.0 student
3/15/2018
freshman year 10/10sophmoreyear 4/10Jr. year 8/10sienor year rn 9/10
5.0 other
8/23/2014
I like the school. You meet awsome people, both teachers and students. It can be better. But it is not the worst.
4.0 parent
3/28/2013
I am very happy with the Washington house 4 school. My daughter is excelling and she has improved study habits and has grown as a student and a person at this school! She loves her teachers and says they are great at teaching and encouraging their students.There are also a great group of kids in hou...

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Waukegan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waukegan, IL and is served by the Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 4,325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7% are proficient in reading. Waukegan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Warren Township High School - O'Plaine Campus, North Chicago Community High School, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Waukegan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waukegan High School.

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