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.
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

Student Demographics for Waukegan High School
Demographic Student Count
White107
Hispanic3,528
Black561
Asian68
Two or More57
American Indian30
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    3,528 (81.0 %)
  • Black
    561 (12.9 %)
  • White
    107 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    68 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    57 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    30 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waukegan High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 91,085
Grade 101,123
Grade 111,065
Grade 121,082
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waukegan High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2,09948.2%
Male2,25651.8%