Excellent
#17 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Vernon Hills High School
High School · Chsd 128 · Vernon Hills, IL
A Chsd 128 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
145 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
- Math 63% proficient (2021)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Vernon Hills High School score 60% 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 16 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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 Vernon Hills 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,528/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernon Hills), 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
$121,588
Median home value
$390,300
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E Stevenson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 4,614 | Compare → |
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| Libertyville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,805 | Compare → |
| Mundelein Cons High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 2,261 | 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.
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
- #1 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
Vernon Hills High School is listed in CHSD 128; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills High School is a public high school in Vernon Hills, IL, part of Chsd 128, serving approximately 1,480 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon Hills High School
What grades does Vernon Hills High School serve?
Vernon Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vernon Hills High School?
Vernon Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Hills High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon Hills High School rank in IL?
Vernon Hills High School ranks #17 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Vernon Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Hills High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vernon Hills High School a charter school?
No, Vernon Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon Hills High School a Title I school?
No, Vernon Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (847) 932-2000
- Area population (ZIP 60061)
- 27,883
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 60061; 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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