Waukegan High School
4,355 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waukegan High School, located at 2325 Brookside Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it functions as a central pillar of the community, offering a diverse academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs. The school is known for its focus on preparing a large and culturally diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, trade certification, or direct entry into the workforce.
The school operates across two campuses—the Brookside Campus and the Washington Campus—to accommodate its significant student population. This structure allows the institution to provide specialized resources and academic pathways tailored to different grade levels and interests. By prioritizing community engagement and inclusivity, Waukegan High School strives to provide its students with the support, technology, and educational opportunities necessary to navigate an increasingly competitive global landscape, acting as a vital developmental environment for the youth of Waukegan.
The school operates across two campuses—the Brookside Campus and the Washington Campus—to accommodate its significant student population. This structure allows the institution to provide specialized resources and academic pathways tailored to different grade levels and interests. By prioritizing community engagement and inclusivity, Waukegan High School strives to provide its students with the support, technology, and educational opportunities necessary to navigate an increasingly competitive global landscape, acting as a vital developmental environment for the youth of Waukegan.
4,355
Total Students
252.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic | 3,528 |
| Black | 561 |
| Asian | 68 |
| Two or More | 57 |
| American Indian | 30 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic3,528 (81.0 %)
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Black561 (12.9 %)
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White107 (2.5 %)
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Asian68 (1.6 %)
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Two or More57 (1.3 %)
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American Indian30 (0.7 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.1 %)
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: | Waukegan CUSD 60 |
| Phone: | (224)303-3000 |
| Website: | http://schools.wps60.org/whs/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 4,355 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 252.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
1,085
Grade 10
1,123
Grade 11
1,065
Grade 12
1,082
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 1,085 |
| Grade 10 | 1,123 |
| Grade 11 | 1,065 |
| Grade 12 | 1,082 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,099 | 48.2% |
| Male | 2,256 | 51.8% |
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