Mchenry Chsd 156 School District
School District · Mchenry, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Mchenry Chsd 156?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mchenry Chsd 156 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mchenry Community High School
Mchenry · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$17,575
+$885 vs Illinois median
District size
2,231 students
Much larger than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Mchenry Chsd 156
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 | Mchenry Community High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mchenry Chsd 156
Mchenry Chsd 156 is a Mchenry, Illinois school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 2,231 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $17,575 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Mchenry Chsd 156 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mchenry Community High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Mchenry Chsd 156 students show an average ELA proficiency of 24.0.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mchenry Chsd 156, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mchenry Chsd 156 with test data.
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Mchenry
- Total Enrollment
- 2,231
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mchenry Chsd 156?
Mchenry Chsd 156 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 Mchenry Chsd 156?
The average composite rating for Mchenry Chsd 156 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mchenry Chsd 156?
Mchenry Chsd 156 spends $17,575 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mchenry Chsd 156?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mchenry Chsd 156 is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mchenry Chsd 156?
Mchenry Community High School is the highest-rated school in Mchenry Chsd 156 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Mchenry Chsd 156?
The average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency across schools in Mchenry Chsd 156 is 24.0%. This represents 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
- 6.7/10
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.0%
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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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