Excellent
#16 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Lake Forest High School
High School · Lake Forest Chsd 115 · Lake Forest, IL
A Lake Forest Chsd 115 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Math 66% proficient (2021)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lake Forest High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lake Forest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Forest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$225,551
Median home value
$899,200
Median rent
$2,321/mo
College educated
81.2%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Safe Haven SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Lake Forest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| North Chicago Community High SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 870 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Forest Chsd 115
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $40,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Forest High School is listed in Lake Forest CHSD 115; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest High School is a public high school in Lake Forest, IL, part of Lake Forest Chsd 115, serving approximately 1,375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forest High School
What grades does Lake Forest High School serve?
Lake Forest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Forest High School?
Lake Forest High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Forest High School rank in IL?
Lake Forest High School ranks #16 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lake Forest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Forest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Forest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Forest High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Forest High School a charter school?
No, Lake Forest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Forest High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Forest High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (847) 234-3600
- Area population (ZIP 60045)
- 20,957
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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