Excellent
#329 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Waubonsie Valley High School
High School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Aurora, IL
An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2590 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Waubonsie Valley High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waubonsie Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$98,249
Median home value
$272,800
Median rent
$1,861/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 4,019 | Compare → |
| Oswego East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 2,805 | Compare → |
| Metea Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 2,807 | Compare → |
| Neuqua Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 3,008 | 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.
Indian Prairie Cusd 204
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #6 of 32
- District spending per student
- $18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waubonsie Valley High School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waubonsie Valley High School
Waubonsie Valley High School is a public high school in Aurora, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 2,781 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waubonsie Valley High School
What grades does Waubonsie Valley High School serve?
Waubonsie Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waubonsie Valley High School?
Waubonsie Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,781 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubonsie Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubonsie Valley High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waubonsie Valley High School rank in IL?
Waubonsie Valley High School ranks #329 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Waubonsie Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waubonsie Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Waubonsie Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waubonsie Valley High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waubonsie Valley High School a charter school?
No, Waubonsie Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waubonsie Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Waubonsie Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waubonsie Valley High School?
22.3% of students at Waubonsie Valley 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
- 2,781
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (630) 375-3300
- Area population (ZIP 60504)
- 38,861
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 60504; 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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