Vernon Hills High School

145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

(847)932-2000

www.d128.org

1,505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,505

Total Students

117.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernon Hills High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	792
Hispanic	236
Black	37
Asian	338
Two or More	99
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
792 (52.6 %)
Asian
338 (22.5 %)
Hispanic
236 (15.7 %)
Two or More
99 (6.6 %)
Black
37 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CHSD 128
Phone:	(847)932-2000
Website:	http://www.d128.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 9 358

Grade 10 351

Grade 11 406

Grade 12 390