VERNON HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Vernon Hills High School is a public high school that is part of the CHSD 128 school district, located in Vernon Hills, IL with about 1,400 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 96 teachers, Vernon Hills High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Vernon Hills High School (VHHS), located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is a highly acclaimed public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of Community High School District 128. Since its opening in 1999, the school has established a reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. The campus is known for its modern facilities and a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes college readiness, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and rigorous honors programs designed to challenge a diverse student body.
Beyond its academic achievements, Vernon Hills High School fosters a vibrant extracurricular culture that includes competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement. By balancing a high-pressure academic atmosphere with robust support services and inclusive programming, VHHS prepares its students for success at prestigious universities and in their future professional endeavors, making it a cornerstone of the local community.
For more information, contact Vernon Hills High School at (847) 932-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1566
(847) 932-2000
VERNON HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Vernon Hills, IL with about 1,400 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHSD 128
- Total Students:
- 1,400
- Teachers:
- 96.28
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 1,400 students
- White
- 59.4%
- Asian
- 21.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.