Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District
School District · Lake Forest, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
1,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
1,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$40,042
+$23,352 vs Illinois median
District size
1,375 students
Larger than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Forest Chsd 115
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Forest High School | 8.9 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Forest Chsd 115
Lake Forest Chsd 115 is a Lake Forest, Illinois school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 1,375 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. District-level spending was $40,042 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Lake Forest Chsd 115 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Forest High School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Forest Chsd 115 students show an average math proficiency of 66.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.6%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Forest Chsd 115, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Forest Chsd 115 with test data.
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Lake Forest
- Total Enrollment
- 1,375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- District spending per student
- $40,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Forest Chsd 115?
Lake Forest Chsd 115 has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Forest Chsd 115?
The average composite rating for Lake Forest Chsd 115 is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lake Forest Chsd 115?
Lake Forest Chsd 115's district-level spending was $40,042 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Forest Chsd 115?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Forest Chsd 115 is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Forest Chsd 115?
Lake Forest High School is the highest-rated school in Lake Forest Chsd 115 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Forest Chsd 115?
Across schools in Lake Forest Chsd 115 with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.6%
How we rate schools
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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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