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#1132 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 30% in state

Warren Township High School

High School · Warren Twp Hsd 121 · Gurnee, IL

A Warren Twp Hsd 121 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

34090 N Almond Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

  • Math 34% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation26.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$17,807
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Warren Township High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency34%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Warren Township 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,410/100K

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

$114,008

Median home value

$322,300

Median rent

$1,601/mo

College educated

53.8%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·78 teams (incl. JV)·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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Connections Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private3–123.0 mi66Compare →
Grayslake Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–123.3 mi1,375Compare →
Gurnee Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–123.4 mi84Compare →
Westlake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–123.5 mi221Compare →

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.

Warren Twp Hsd 121

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,807NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warren Township High School is listed in Warren Twp HSD 121; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warren Township High School

Warren Township High School is a public high school in Gurnee, IL, part of Warren Twp Hsd 121, serving approximately 3,687 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warren Township High School

What grades does Warren Township High School serve?

Warren Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Warren Township High School?

Warren Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,687 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Township High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Warren Township High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warren Township High School rank in IL?

Warren Township High School ranks #1,132 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Warren Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Warren Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Warren Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren Township High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Warren Township High School a charter school?

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

Is Warren Township High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,687
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
223
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 60031)
37,208
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
40.6
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 60031; 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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