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GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1201 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
Lake County
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PH: (847) 336-3100

  • Grades PK-12
  • 16,924 students
  • 24 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 58% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 66% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 40% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 58% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 32% (2004)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and students in grades 4 and 7 in science.
  • The reading and math scores are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 29% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 34% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Math
 26% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
  • The reading and math scores are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2020
Graduating class of 2004 n/a1920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172022
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
1Source: IL State Board of Education
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. All high school students in Illinois must take the ACT. Participation rate for all schools and districts is at or near 100%.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent graduating students' most recent scores from an ACT national test date or PSAE testing.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials5%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12221
Grade 22021
Grade 31922
Grade 42023
Grade 52023
Grade 62123
Grade 71922
Grade 81922
High school1819
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic71%19%
Black18%20%
White7%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
Multiracial/Ethnic2%2%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students57%41%
Limited English proficient students31%7%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate92%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,830$8,340
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%59%
Student and staff support14%7%
Administration11%13%
Other expenditures19%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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