Parkland School

www.d15.org

680 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Parkland School, located at 1802 N. Ringwood Rd. in McHenry, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility within the McHenry School District 15. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. By serving the local community, Parkland plays a key role in preparing younger students for their transition to higher grade levels by emphasizing core curriculum standards and a collaborative atmosphere.

Beyond its academic mission, Parkland School is characterized by its integration into the McHenry suburban community, often acting as a hub for local families. The school prioritizes a partnership between educators and parents to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the faculty and staff work to provide the necessary resources and instruction to help each student build the skills and confidence required for future academic endeavors.

680

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkland School
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	210
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
434 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
210 (30.9 %)
Two or More
17 (2.5 %)
Black
9 (1.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McHenry CCSD 15
Phone:	(779)244-1700
Website:	http://www.d15.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 215

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 242