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#25 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 1% in state

Libertyville High School

High School · Chsd 128 · Libertyville, IL

A Chsd 128 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

708 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

  • Math 59% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation42.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$32,694
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Libertyville High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency59%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2022
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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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The neighborhood

Where Libertyville 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average617/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Libertyville), 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

$169,283

Median home value

$535,100

Median rent

$1,569/mo

College educated

70.5%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
42.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mundelein Cons High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–123.0 mi2,261Compare →
Connections Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private3–123.1 mi66Compare →
Vernon Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.79–124.1 mi1,480Compare →
Safe Haven SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private6–124.3 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chsd 128

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$32,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Libertyville High School is listed in CHSD 128; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Libertyville High School

Libertyville High School is a public high school in Libertyville, IL, part of Chsd 128, serving approximately 1,805 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Libertyville High School

What grades does Libertyville High School serve?

Libertyville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Libertyville High School?

Libertyville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,805 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Libertyville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Libertyville High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Libertyville High School rank in IL?

Libertyville High School ranks #25 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Libertyville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Libertyville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Libertyville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Libertyville High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Libertyville High School a charter school?

No, Libertyville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Libertyville High School a Title I school?

No, Libertyville High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,805
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
130
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
Area population (ZIP 60048)
28,945
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.7
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 60048; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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