Lake Forest High School

1285 N McKinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045

1,438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lake Forest High School (LFHS) is a highly regarded public secondary school located in Lake Forest, Illinois, serving students in grades 9 through 12. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers an extensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors programs, and a diverse selection of electives designed to prepare students for top-tier collegiate pursuits.

Beyond the classroom, LFHS places a strong emphasis on holistic development through a robust extracurricular culture. The school supports a comprehensive athletic program, competitive fine and performing arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. Situated in a prestigious North Shore community, the school benefits from strong local support and extensive resources, fostering a culture of high achievement, community engagement, and school spirit.

1,438

Total Students

129.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,102
Hispanic	168
Black	22
Asian	67
Two or More	75
American Indian	4

White
1,102 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
168 (11.7 %)
Two or More
75 (5.2 %)
Asian
67 (4.7 %)
Black
22 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lake Forest CHSD 115
Phone:	(847)234-3600
Website:	http://lfhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 344

Grade 10 347

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 391