Best Public Schools in Waukegan, IL


Summary:

The city of Waukegan, Illinois is home to 22 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools like LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Charter and H.R. McCall Elementary School outperforming the district and state averages, while others like Carman-Buckner Elementary School struggle with low proficiency rates.

At the high-performing end, LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Charter and Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School stand out, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Waukegan High School struggles with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and concerning chronic absenteeism levels.

The data suggests that the Waukegan CUSD 60 district faces significant challenges in providing equitable education across all its schools. Understanding the factors contributing to the performance gaps, and identifying successful practices at the higher-performing schools, could help guide efforts to improve outcomes for all students in the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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