Is Vernon Hills High School a good school?

Yes! Vernon Hills High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 17 th of 697 Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Vernon Hills High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,505 students attended Vernon Hills High School.

What is the racial makeup of Vernon Hills High School?

Students at Vernon Hills High School are 53% White, 22% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Vernon Hills High School?

Vernon Hills High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School Elementary : Hawthorn Elementary School North Elementary : Hawthorn Elementary School South Elementary : Hawthorn School of Dual Language Elementary : Hawthorn Townline Elementary School Middle : Hawthorn Middle School North Middle : Hawthorn Middle School South

Vernon Hills High School

Summary:

Vernon Hills High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Vernon Hills, Illinois, part of the highly-ranked Community High School District 128. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois, currently at #17 out of 697 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Vernon Hills High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 61.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%, and 59.9% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, versus the state average of 31.1%. The school also excels in science assessments, with 71.1% of students proficient or better, well above the state average of 53.2%. Additionally, Vernon Hills High School maintains an impressive 96.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 482 Illinois high schools for special education students and 13th out of 182 high schools for multi-racial students.

When compared to nearby high schools like Deerfield High School, Lake Forest High School, and Libertyville High School, Vernon Hills High School performs at a comparable or even higher level in academic metrics, graduation rates, and overall school rankings, making it a highly competitive and desirable option for families in the region. While the school has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 15.8% in the 2023-2024 school year, its overall excellence and commitment to equity continue to set it apart as a standout institution in Illinois.

Detail:

Public 9-12

145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1566

(847) 932-2000

District: Chsd 128

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,471

Feeder schools for Vernon Hills High School:

Elementary:	Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
	Hawthorn Elementary School North
	Hawthorn Elementary School South
	Hawthorn School of Dual Language
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	Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
Middle:	Hawthorn Middle School North
	Hawthorn Middle School South

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 1,505

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Asian:

22.5%

Hispanic:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vernon Hills High School ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vernon Hills High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon Hills High School is $30,471.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernon Hills High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Hills High School 17^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Vernon Hills High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Chsd 128:

SchoolDigger ranks Chsd 128 13^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vernon Hills High School

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Rank History for all students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	91.83	24^th	586	95.9%
2004	89.64	34^th	592	94.3%
2005	92.72	18^th	590	96.9%
2006	95.48	13^th	596	97.8%
2007	93.57	24^th	612	96.1%
2008	92.85	23^rd	624	96.3%
2009	91.58	28^th	632	95.6%
2010	94.42	18^th	643	97.2%
2011	95.34	16^th	655	97.6%
2012	94.15	21^st	665	96.8%
2013	95.28	16^th	670	97.6%
2014	95.25	19^th	670	97.2%
2015	84.75	58^th	614	90.6%
2016	96.57	7^th	643	98.9%
2017	97.19	19^th	642	97.0%
2018	99.15	6^th	647	99.1%
2019	99.09	9^th	701	98.7%
2021	99.51	14^th	688	98.0%
2022	96.59	21^st	699	97.0%
2023	97.45	13^th	699	98.1%
2024	98.95	17^th	697	97.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	76.42	40^th	170	76.5%
2023	80.82	33^rd	163	79.8%
2024	94.89	13^th	182	92.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	94.99	4^th	151	97.4%
2021	99.94	2^nd	189	98.9%
2022	47.05	85^th	205	58.5%
2023	73.91	23^rd	217	89.4%
2024	55.86	63^rd	248	74.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.91	6^th	374	98.4%
2019	91.22	25^th	473	94.7%
2021	76.40	54^th	453	88.1%
2022	64.45	78^th	493	84.2%
2023	98.53	20^th	476	95.8%
2024	99.87	10^th	482	97.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	96.95	15^th	585	97.4%
2019	82.20	57^th	639	91.1%
2021	93.00	34^th	611	94.4%
2022	56.23	228^th	626	63.6%
2023	84.33	54^th	644	91.6%
2024	77.23	97^th	639	84.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.32	8^th	620	98.7%
2019	98.82	8^th	665	98.8%
2021	99.25	12^th	639	98.1%
2022	92.96	34^th	658	94.8%
2023	96.86	11^th	656	98.3%
2024	98.72	17^th	664	97.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.91	10^th	428	97.7%
2024	98.75	14^th	429	96.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.23	5^th	619	99.2%
2019	98.74	11^th	675	98.4%
2021	99.33	13^th	653	98.0%
2022	97.94	11^th	664	98.3%
2023	96.93	14^th	668	97.9%
2024	98.40	21^st	668	96.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	88.92	10^th	132	92.4%
2019	87.95	12^th	130	90.8%
2021	87.78	17^th	135	87.4%
2022	82.84	20^th	141	85.8%
2023	83.88	16^th	134	88.1%
2024	86.11	20^th	137	85.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.12	16^th	253	93.7%
2019	96.44	15^th	299	95.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	92.31	19^th	291	93.5%
2019	90.03	24^th	317	92.4%
2021	96.09	16^th	317	95.0%
2022	75.44	59^th	335	82.4%
2023	89.83	26^th	333	92.2%
2024	87.96	34^th	336	89.9%

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Rank History for White students at Vernon Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.67	5^th	548	99.1%
2019	98.33	11^th	552	98.0%
2021	97.76	21^st	553	96.2%
2022	94.37	28^th	560	95.0%
2023	93.93	28^th	557	95.0%
2024	96.72	26^th	554	95.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Vernon Hills High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	605	14	86	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	756
2002	877	32	146	91	2	n/a	n/a	0	1148
2003	877	32	146	91	2	n/a	n/a	0	1148
2004	931	25	160	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	1207
2005	910	34	173	85	1	n/a	n/a	5	1208
2006	977	29	189	97	0	n/a	n/a	16	1308
2007	950	26	211	116	0	n/a	n/a	35	1338
2008	901	28	217	134	0	n/a	n/a	45	1325
2009	923	24	233	140	0	n/a	n/a	64	1384
2010	861	23	226	140	1	n/a	n/a	67	1318
2011	858	24	218	171	0	2	51	0	1324
2012	878	36	233	179	0	2	42	0	1370
2013	834	32	219	180	0	3	32	0	1300
2014	825	45	236	182	1	2	25	0	1316
2015	777	33	254	184	2	4	17	0	1271
2016	773	38	264	191	2	4	15	0	1287
2017	808	38	276	192	2	4	15	0	1335
2018	831	43	296	201	3	7	19	0	1400
2019	866	37	317	205	2	8	24	0	1459
2020	883	39	308	219	3	6	24	0	1482
2021	904	39	343	231	3	6	44	0	1570
2022	847	37	321	237	1	4	80	0	1527
2023	792	37	338	236	1	2	99	0	1505

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vernon Hills High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	756	47.4	15.9	n/a
2002	1148	69.5	16.5	n/a
2003	1148	69.5	16.5	n/a
2004	1207	77.0	15.7	n/a
2005	1208	78.2	15.4	n/a
2006	1308	80.5	16.2	n/a
2007	1338	91.0	14.7	n/a
2008	1325	80.0	16.6	n/a
2009	1384	91.1	15.2	n/a
2010	1318	91.6	14.3	n/a
2011	1324	93.2	14.2	n/a
2012	1370	91.4	14.9	11.5
2013	1300	105.2	12.3	11.1
2014	1316	94.8	13.8	11.6
2015	1271	98.0	12.9	12.8
2016	1287	99.0	13.0	12.5
2017	1335	98.2	13.5	12.5
2018	1400	96.2	14.5	11.7
2019	1459	103.0	14.1	10.5
2020	1482	108.7	13.6	10.7
2021	1570	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1527	113.2	13.4	13
2023	1505	117.0	12.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vernon Hills High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	756	47.4	15.9	n/a
2002	1148	69.5	16.5	n/a
2003	1148	69.5	16.5	n/a
2004	1207	77.0	15.7	n/a
2005	1208	78.2	15.4	n/a
2006	1308	80.5	16.2	n/a
2007	1338	91.0	14.7	n/a
2008	1325	80.0	16.6	n/a
2009	1384	91.1	15.2	n/a
2010	1318	91.6	14.3	n/a
2011	1324	93.2	14.2	n/a
2012	1370	91.4	14.9	11.5
2013	1300	105.2	12.3	11.1
2014	1316	94.8	13.8	11.6
2015	1271	98.0	12.9	12.8
2016	1287	99.0	13.0	12.5
2017	1335	98.2	13.5	12.5
2018	1400	96.2	14.5	11.7
2019	1459	103.0	14.1	10.5
2020	1482	108.7	13.6	10.7
2021	1570	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1527	113.2	13.4	13
2023	1505	117.0	12.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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