Hawthorn Middle School South

www.hawthorn73.org

656 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hawthorn Middle School South, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is a prominent institution within Hawthorn School District 73, serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core academic subjects, the arts, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Hawthorn Middle School South places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school provides a variety of clubs, sports programs, and enrichment opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and build strong peer relationships. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school prioritizes effective communication with families and utilizes modern educational practices to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

656

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorn Middle School South
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	178
Black	22
Asian	149
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
279 (42.5 %)
Hispanic
178 (27.1 %)
Asian
149 (22.7 %)
Two or More
25 (3.8 %)
Black
22 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hawthorn CCSD 73
Phone:	(847)990-4100
Website:	http://www.hawthorn73.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 6 217

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 227