McHenry Community High School

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McHenry Community High School ranks 253 rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McHenry Community High School is a public high school serving 2,222 students in grades 9-12 in McHenry, Illinois, which is part of the McHenry CHSD 156 district.

While McHenry Community High School has a slightly lower 4-year graduation rate (89.5%-92.4%) compared to nearby top-performing schools like Richmond-Burton High School (93.7%) and Cary-Grove Community High School (89.8%), its most significant challenges lie in academic performance. The school's test scores in Math, English Language Arts, and Science are generally below state averages, and it has had high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 26.7% to 34.2% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the top-performing nearby schools.

McHenry Community High School's diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic (36%), White (49%), and low socioeconomic status (37%) students, suggests the school may need to focus on implementing targeted strategies to support the learning needs of all its students. Additionally, the school's proximity to several higher-performing high schools in the area indicates that students and families have access to quality educational options, but McHenry Community High School may need to identify ways to improve its performance and better serve its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050-5721

(815) 759-5514

District: McHenry CHSD 156

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,712

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 2,231

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

26.3%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McHenry Community High School ranks better than 63.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McHenry Community 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (26.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McHenry Community High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare McHenry Community High School employs 146.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McHenry Community High School is $17,712.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McHenry Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McHenry Community High School 253^rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See McHenry Community High School in the ranking list.)

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McHenry CHSD 156:

SchoolDigger ranks McHenry CHSD 156 339^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McHenry Community High School

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Rank History for all students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	58.95	265^th	699	62.1%
2023	60.18	241^st	699	65.5%
2024	55.83	253^rd	697	63.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	63.82	34^th	205	83.4%
2023	30.81	168^th	217	22.6%
2024	54.09	68^th	248	72.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	44.82	184^th	493	62.7%
2023	45.95	184^th	476	61.3%
2024	29.04	303^rd	482	37.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	49.45	283^rd	626	54.8%
2023	51.59	276^th	644	57.1%
2024	53.06	250^th	639	60.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.72	14^th	104	86.5%
2024	82.94	16^th	125	87.2%

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Rank History for Female students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	56.28	264^th	658	59.9%
2023	60.32	233^rd	656	64.5%
2024	52.39	272^nd	664	59.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.14	182^nd	428	57.5%
2024	45.86	158^th	429	63.2%

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Rank History for Male students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	58.81	239^th	664	64.0%
2023	57.02	249^th	668	62.7%
2024	56.70	234^th	668	65.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.93	125^th	141	11.3%
2023	14.48	122^nd	134	9.0%

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Rank History for African American students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.84	57^th	301	81.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	40.95	190^th	335	43.3%
2023	42.87	168^th	333	49.5%
2024	43.76	161^st	336	52.1%

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Rank History for White students at McHenry Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	52.04	241^st	560	57.0%
2023	52.35	230^th	557	58.7%
2024	44.10	270^th	554	51.3%

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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 McHenry Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	1625	27	33	515	5	1	12	0	2218
2023	1578	25	30	555	7	1	25	1	2222
2024	1546	26	19	586	8	1	44	1	2231

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 McHenry Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	2218	139.4	15.9	31.3
2023	2222	141.1	15.7	37.4
2024	2231	146.1	15.2	41.7

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 McHenry Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	2218	139.4	15.9	31.3
2023	2222	141.1	15.7	37.4
2024	2231	146.1	15.2	41.7

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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2022	87.7%	87.7%	87.7%	87.7%	87.7%	87.7%	87.7%	83.2%
2023	97.7%	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	97.4%	96.5%	98.1%	95.3%
2024	97.6%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	98.1%	97.5%	98.3%	96.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McHenry Community High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$528 (3.3%)	$15,375 (96.7%)	$15,903
2024	$360 (2.0%)	$17,353 (98.0%)	$17,712

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Schools Near McHenry Community High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McHenry Community High School	Public	9-12	1012 N Green St	Mchenry	60050	McHenry County	McHenry CHSD 156	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 759-5514	2,231	146	15.2	41.7%	1,546 (69.3%)	26 (1.2%)	586 (26.3%)	19 (0.9%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	44 (2.0%)	55.8	253^rd of 697 public high schools	63.7%		60.2	241^st of 699 public high schools	65.5%	12	49.9	22.7	25.7	97.6	97.8	97.8	97.8	98.1	97.5	98.3	96.3	$17,712	$360	$17,353
Johnsburg High School	Public	9-12	2002 W Ringwood Rd	Johnsburg	60051	McHenry County	Johnsburg CUSD 12	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 385-9233	530	39	13.5	30.6%	450 (84.9%)	8 (1.5%)	49 (9.2%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	62.6	210^th of 697 public high schools	69.9%		81.4	108^th of 699 public high schools	84.5%	102	54.2	24.6	29.5	97.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	97.8	98.0	98.1	96.7	$18,798	$700	$18,098
Prairie Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6000 Dvorak Dr	Crystal Lake	60012	McHenry County	Chsd 155	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 479-0404	1,138	73	15.6	19.6%	926 (81.4%)	13 (1.1%)	146 (12.8%)	30 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.8%)	89.4	73^rd of 697 public high schools	89.5%		85.3	82^nd of 699 public high schools	88.3%	9	72.6	39.4	45.3	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.7	97.7	97.9	97.3	$20,424	$540	$19,884
Grant Community High School	Public	9-12	285 E Grand Ave	Fox Lake	60020	Lake County	Grant CHSD 124	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 587-2561	1,814	120	15.1	44.2%	991 (54.6%)	98 (5.4%)	554 (30.5%)	69 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (5.2%)	52	288^th of 697 public high schools	58.7%		70.1	163^rd of 699 public high schools	76.7%	125	58.8	21.1	24.1	98.5	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.4	98.0	98.7	96.0	$21,147	$664	$20,483
Richmond-Burton High School	Public	9-12	8311 IL Route 31	Richmond	60071	McHenry County	Richmond-Burton CHSD 157	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 678-4242	534	43	12.4		442 (82.8%)	5 (0.9%)	64 (12.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	78.6	119^th of 697 public high schools	82.9%		83.2	92^nd of 699 public high schools	86.8%	27	41.5	29.3	40.7	93.0	93.2	93.2	93.2	93.0	93.0	92.8	91.3	$27,018	$564	$26,454
Crystal Lake Central High School	Public	9-12	45 W Franklin Ave	Crystal Lake	60014	McHenry County	Chsd 155	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 459-2505	1,498	84	17.9	35.8%	997 (66.6%)	28 (1.9%)	409 (27.3%)	44 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	15 (1.0%)	79	116^th of 697 public high schools	83.4%		71.5	155^th of 699 public high schools	77.8%	39	46.3	33.2	37.0	97.0	97.1	97.0	97.1	97.2	96.5	97.1	95.8	$18,933	$506	$18,428
Wauconda High School	Public	9-12	555 N Main St	Wauconda	60084	Lake County	Wauconda CUSD 118	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 526-6611	1,480	91	16.2	38.6%	854 (57.7%)	26 (1.8%)	503 (34.0%)	56 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.7%)	61.5	213^th of 697 public high schools	69.4%		71.8	153^rd of 699 public high schools	78.1%	60	56.5	21.8	31.4	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.0	$17,506	$722	$16,785
Woodstock North High School	Public	8-12	3000 Raffel Rd	Woodstock	60098	McHenry County	Woodstock CUSD 200	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 334-2100	908	64	14.1	41.7%	537 (59.1%)	42 (4.6%)	291 (32.0%)	18 (2.0%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)	60.2	222^nd of 697 public high schools	68.1%		67.5	182^nd of 699 public high schools	74.0%	40	51.4	23.9	28.2	98.7	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.7	98.4	98.7	96.9	$15,935	$695	$15,240
Round Lake ALOP	Public	6-12	884 W Nippersink Rd	Round Lake	60073	Lake County	Lake ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(224) 842-2075	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cary-Grove Community High School	Public	9-12	2208 3 Oaks Rd	Cary	60013	McHenry County	Chsd 155	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 639-3825	1,413	82	17.1	26.8%	1,059 (74.9%)	24 (1.7%)	268 (19.0%)	27 (1.9%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	24 (1.7%)	89.7	70^th of 697 public high schools	90.0%		89.4	57^th of 699 public high schools	91.8%	13	77.7	37.0	48.9	98.3	98.4	98.3	98.4	98.4	98.0	98.4	97.9	$19,309	$339	$18,969

Frequently Asked Questions about McHenry Community High School

What is the racial makeup of McHenry Community High School?

Students at McHenry Community High School are 69% White, 26% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is McHenry Community High School a good school?

McHenry Community High School ranks 253^rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is McHenry Community High School in?

McHenry CHSD 156

How many students attend McHenry Community High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,231 students attended McHenry Community High School.

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