Chsd 155 School District
School District · Crystal Lake, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,700
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,700
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Chsd 155?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chsd 155 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Prairie Ridge High School
Crystal Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cary-grove Community High School
Cary · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crystal Lake South High School
Crystal Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#46 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,700
+$7,010 vs Illinois median
District size
5,340 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Chsd 155 ranks #46 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Chsd 155's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prairie Ridge High School (8.8/10), Cary-grove Community High School (8.5/10), and Crystal Lake South High School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chsd 155
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Ridge High School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cary-grove Community High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Crystal Lake South High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Crystal Lake Central High School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chsd 155
Chsd 155 is a Crystal Lake, Illinois school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 5,340 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $23,700 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Chsd 155 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Ridge High School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Chsd 155 students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 51.2%.
The district includes 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chsd 155, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chsd 155 with test data.
Schools in Chsd 155
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Crystal Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 5,340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 324
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chsd 155?
Chsd 155 has 4 schools in total — 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chsd 155?
The average composite rating for Chsd 155 is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chsd 155?
Chsd 155 spends $23,700 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chsd 155?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chsd 155 is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chsd 155?
Prairie Ridge High School is the highest-rated school in Chsd 155 with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Chsd 155?
Across schools in Chsd 155 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chsd 155 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Chsd 155 has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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