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#1471 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 39% in state
Mchenry Community High School
High School · Mchenry Chsd 156 · Mchenry, IL
A Mchenry Chsd 156 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1012 N Green St Freshman Campus, Mchenry, IL 60050
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 3 AP courses offered
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Mchenry Community High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mchenry Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated714/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mchenry), 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
$86,315
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,522/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 530 | 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.
Mchenry Chsd 156
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mchenry Community High School is listed in McHenry CHSD 156; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mchenry Community High School
Mchenry Community High School is a public high school in Mchenry, IL, part of Mchenry Chsd 156, serving approximately 2,231 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,471 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mchenry Community High School
What grades does Mchenry Community High School serve?
Mchenry Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mchenry Community High School?
Mchenry Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mchenry Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mchenry Community High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mchenry Community High School rank in IL?
Mchenry Community High School ranks #1,471 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mchenry Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mchenry Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Mchenry Community High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mchenry Community High School has 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Mchenry Community High School a charter school?
No, Mchenry Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mchenry Community High School a Title I school?
No, Mchenry Community High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mchenry Community High School?
41.7% of students at Mchenry Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (815) 759-5514
- Area population (ZIP 60050)
- 31,870
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 60050; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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