CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Crystal Lake South High School is a public high school that is part of the CHSD 155 school district, located in Crystal Lake, IL with about 1,462 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 82 teachers, Crystal Lake South High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Crystal Lake South High School, located at 1200 S. McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary institution serving students in grades 9–12. As part of Community High School District 155, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus serves as a hub for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, advanced placement options, and specialized vocational programming.
Beyond the classroom, Crystal Lake South is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school maintains a competitive athletics program under the "Gators" mascot and supports a diverse range of student-led clubs, performing arts, and service organizations. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals, Crystal Lake South aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests while developing the leadership and critical-thinking skills necessary for their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Crystal Lake South High School at (815) 455-3860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7495
(815) 455-3860
CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Crystal Lake, IL with about 1,462 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHSD 155
- Total Students:
- 1,462
- Teachers:
- 82.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,462 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.