Excellent
#185 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 5% in state
Lake Zurich High School
High School · Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Lake Zurich, IL
A Lake Zurich Cusd 95 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Church St, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
- Math 54% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lake Zurich High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Zurich High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Zurich), 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
$173,043
Median home value
$510,000
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 2,759 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Zurich Cusd 95
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Zurich High School is listed in Lake Zurich CUSD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich High School is a public high school in Lake Zurich, IL, part of Lake Zurich Cusd 95, serving approximately 1,802 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Lake Zurich High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Zurich High School
What grades does Lake Zurich High School serve?
Lake Zurich High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Zurich High School?
Lake Zurich High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,802 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Zurich High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Zurich High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Zurich High School rank in IL?
Lake Zurich High School ranks #185 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lake Zurich High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Zurich High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Zurich High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Zurich High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Zurich High School a charter school?
No, Lake Zurich High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Zurich High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Zurich High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,802
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (847) 438-5155
- Area population (ZIP 60047)
- 44,100
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 60047; 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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