Waubonsie Valley High School

Summary:

Waubonsie Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Aurora, Illinois, part of the highly-ranked Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 36th out of 697 Illinois high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Waubonsie Valley High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests like the SAT and Illinois Science Assessment. The school's graduation rate is also very high at 95.7%, well above the state average. Waubonsie Valley serves a diverse student population, and its performance across different subgroups, such as Asian and English Language Learner students, is among the best in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Waubonsie Valley High School stands out. It significantly outperforms West Aurora High School and East High School in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student outcomes. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, which is a concern that the school and district should address to maintain their high standards.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2590 Ogden Ave
       Aurora, IL  60504-5900


(630) 375-3300

District: Indian Prairie CUSD 204

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,030 Help


Feeder schools for Waubonsie Valley High School:

Elementary:    Fry Elementary School
    Georgetown Elementary School
    McCarty Elementary School
    Peter M Gombert Elementary School
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Middle:    Fischer Middle School
    Still Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  2,766

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.1%
Asian:
29.4%
Hispanic:
18.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waubonsie Valley High School ranks better than 94.8% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.16. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waubonsie Valley High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Waubonsie Valley High School has the largest high school student body size in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waubonsie Valley High School is $16,030. 1 high schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waubonsie Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waubonsie Valley High School 36th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Waubonsie Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Indian Prairie CUSD 204:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian Prairie CUSD 204 132nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waubonsie Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.17 75th 586 87.2%
2004 79.82 87th 592 85.3%
2005 78.93 93rd 590 84.2%
2006 82.46 83rd 596 86.1%
2007 80.26 104th 612 83.0%
2008 78.08 121st 624 80.6%
2009 82.21 87th 632 86.2%
2010 86.83 59th 643 90.8%
2011 86.61 66th 655 89.9%
2012 81.22 103rd 665 84.5%
2013 88.54 56th 670 91.6%
2014 86.46 77th 670 88.5%
2015 95.03 21st 614 96.6%
2016 80.92 51st 643 92.1%
2017 91.69 43rd 642 93.3%
2018 90.48 46th 647 92.9%
2019 91.04 51st 701 92.7%
2021 95.50 42nd 688 93.9%
2022 94.32 33rd 699 95.3%
2023 92.93 41st 699 94.1%
2024 96.16 36th 697 94.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.04 38th 154 75.3%
2019 62.01 64th 165 61.2%
2021 69.14 42nd 160 73.8%
2022 88.20 18th 170 89.4%
2023 67.17 51st 163 68.7%
2024 77.65 41st 182 77.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.02 2nd 151 98.7%
2019 56.48 37th 183 79.8%
2021 65.12 24th 189 87.3%
2022 74.83 18th 205 91.2%
2023 47.88 85th 217 60.8%
2024 82.54 18th 248 92.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.08 37th 374 90.1%
2019 71.14 63rd 473 86.7%
2021 78.45 47th 453 89.6%
2022 46.88 167th 493 66.1%
2023 79.97 70th 476 85.3%
2024 81.98 68th 482 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.49 143rd 585 75.6%
2019 71.81 109th 639 82.9%
2021 82.98 70th 611 88.5%
2022 81.93 57th 626 90.9%
2023 61.69 195th 644 69.7%
2024 77.67 92nd 639 85.6%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.58 65th 620 89.5%
2019 87.51 64th 665 90.4%
2021 89.02 66th 639 89.7%
2022 91.61 39th 658 94.1%
2023 91.06 50th 656 92.4%
2024 91.41 60th 664 91.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.81 51st 428 88.1%
2024 96.70 21st 429 95.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.04 37th 619 94.0%
2019 91.85 50th 675 92.6%
2021 97.47 29th 653 95.6%
2022 94.79 28th 664 95.8%
2023 92.89 40th 668 94.0%
2024 97.52 28th 668 95.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.27 26th 132 80.3%
2019 80.42 25th 130 80.8%
2021 81.76 24th 135 82.2%
2022 81.81 24th 141 83.0%
2023 83.21 20th 134 85.1%
2024 88.93 12th 137 91.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.80 57th 253 77.5%
2019 71.52 53rd 299 82.3%
2021 63.00 60th 281 78.6%
2022 86.94 21st 294 92.9%
2023 70.76 47th 301 84.4%
2024 70.96 49th 299 83.6%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.12 60th 291 79.4%
2019 71.12 62nd 317 80.4%
2021 69.41 63rd 317 80.1%
2022 75.85 57th 335 83.0%
2023 53.15 126th 333 62.2%
2024 59.21 97th 336 71.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Waubonsie Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.71 38th 548 93.1%
2019 89.39 51st 552 90.8%
2021 92.73 50th 553 91.0%
2022 89.42 51st 560 90.9%
2023 87.70 50th 557 91.0%
2024 88.47 65th 554 88.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for White Students!

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.

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Open Quote I like the school Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, June 24, 2013

Open Quote I have enjoyed working at WVHS for the last 15 years. Our high academic standards and diverse student body prepare students for the experiences/challenges they will face after graduation. Many graduates write us e-mails or stop back and tell us how prepared they feel in college (compared to their peers) because of the rigor they experienced in their classes at WV. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Open Quote Waubonsie Valley High School has the MOST amazing staff I have ever encountered as a parent. My child attended both high schools in the IPSD 204 school district and I can say that Waubonsie's staff goes way above and beyond Neuqua's. The staff at Waubonsie are experienced, attentive, and approachable. None of which I experienced at Neuqua. I believe that the test scores do not show the true experience that is Waubonsie and I firmly believe that within the next 5 years that will change.

Waubonsie Valley High School is within a district that does not give this school it's due. Neuqua Valley High School is the focus in IPSD 204 and therefore has given Waubonsie Valley High School an inferiority complex. The facilities at Waubonsie get neglected while Neuqua remains state of the art. IPSD 204 just built another high school. They spent about $150 million dollars to build a new, unneeded high school all while ignoring the needs of Waubonsie. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waubonsie Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1202 48 9 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 1271
1989 1296 76 47 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 1434
1990 1389 72 52 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1539
1991 1526 61 57 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1674
1992 1658 89 104 49 1 n/a n/a 0 1901
1993 1840 109 102 53 2 n/a n/a 0 2106
1994 2094 150 124 71 2 n/a n/a 0 2441
1995 2598 220 184 98 1 n/a n/a 0 3101
1996 2598 220 184 98 1 n/a n/a 0 3101
1997 2915 295 220 136 3 n/a n/a 0 3569
1998 2306 267 204 125 3 n/a n/a 0 2905
1999 2068 255 195 134 4 n/a n/a 0 2656
2000 1823 234 197 132 2 n/a n/a 0 2388
2001 1955 246 224 137 1 n/a n/a 0 2563
2002 2085 360 293 222 9 n/a n/a 0 2969
2003 2085 360 293 222 9 n/a n/a 0 2969
2004 2163 416 305 265 7 n/a n/a 0 3156
2005 2216 467 341 264 8 n/a n/a 28 3324
2006 2257 515 371 281 11 n/a n/a 54 3489
2007 2253 517 419 340 11 n/a n/a 60 3600
2008 2275 534 443 340 10 n/a n/a 92 3694
2009 2330 633 523 399 7 n/a n/a 60 3952
2010 1900 450 437 325 7 n/a n/a 70 3189
2011 1656 410 371 354 11 2 89 0 2893
2012 1444 344 354 316 6 2 91 0 2557
2013 1411 355 401 328 6 2 89 0 2592
2014 1381 359 398 324 5 2 101 0 2570
2015 1291 333 441 353 4 3 102 0 2527
2016 1264 341 449 409 5 3 106 0 2577
2017 1221 345 479 410 3 3 111 0 2572
2018 1227 353 518 416 3 3 122 0 2642
2019 1190 324 523 429 1 3 123 0 2593
2020 1125 299 569 443 1 4 121 0 2562
2021 1073 285 588 467 0 2 148 0 2563
2022 1002 292 608 479 0 1 164 0 2546
2023 999 277 812 501 2 4 167 4 2766

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 Waubonsie Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1271 73.3 17.3 n/a
1989 1434 85.0 16.8 n/a
1990 1539 86.8 17.7 n/a
1991 1674 101.2 16.5 n/a
1992 1901 113.9 16.6 n/a
1993 2106 129.6 16.3 n/a
1994 2441 137.7 17.7 n/a
1995 3101 176.3 17.6 n/a
1996 3101 176.3 17.6 n/a
1997 3569 196.9 18.1 n/a
1998 2905 177.2 16.4 n/a
1999 2656 172.8 15.4 n/a
2000 2388 164.1 14.6 n/a
2001 2563 178.5 14.4 n/a
2002 2969 199.0 14.9 0
2003 2969 199.0 14.9 0
2004 3156 205.2 15.4 0
2005 3324 217.3 15.3 0
2006 3489 226.6 15.4 0
2007 3600 225.0 16.0 0
2008 3694 218.0 16.9 0
2009 3952 263.7 15.0 0
2010 3189 225.5 14.1 13.3
2011 2893 180.0 16.0 15.9
2012 2557 164.2 15.5 18.7
2013 2592 164.2 15.7 24.7
2014 2570 162.9 15.7 22.7
2015 2527 163.0 15.5 24.2
2016 2577 165.0 15.6 19.2
2017 2572 153.4 16.7 21.7
2018 2642 168.2 15.7 21.9
2019 2593 170.7 15.1 21.3
2020 2562 170.6 15.0 20.3
2021 2563 n/a n/a n/a
2022 2546 169.4 15.0 24.1
2023 2766 171.9 16.0 20.3

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 Waubonsie Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1271 73.3 17.3 n/a
1989 1434 85.0 16.8 n/a
1990 1539 86.8 17.7 n/a
1991 1674 101.2 16.5 n/a
1992 1901 113.9 16.6 n/a
1993 2106 129.6 16.3 n/a
1994 2441 137.7 17.7 n/a
1995 3101 176.3 17.6 n/a
1996 3101 176.3 17.6 n/a
1997 3569 196.9 18.1 n/a
1998 2905 177.2 16.4 n/a
1999 2656 172.8 15.4 n/a
2000 2388 164.1 14.6 n/a
2001 2563 178.5 14.4 n/a
2002 2969 199.0 14.9 0
2003 2969 199.0 14.9 0
2004 3156 205.2 15.4 0
2005 3324 217.3 15.3 0
2006 3489 226.6 15.4 0
2007 3600 225.0 16.0 0
2008 3694 218.0 16.9 0
2009 3952 263.7 15.0 0
2010 3189 225.5 14.1 13.3
2011 2893 180.0 16.0 15.9
2012 2557 164.2 15.5 18.7
2013 2592 164.2 15.7 24.7
2014 2570 162.9 15.7 22.7
2015 2527 163.0 15.5 24.2
2016 2577 165.0 15.6 19.2
2017 2572 153.4 16.7 21.7
2018 2642 168.2 15.7 21.9
2019 2593 170.7 15.1 21.3
2020 2562 170.6 15.0 20.3
2021 2563 n/a n/a n/a
2022 2546 169.4 15.0 24.1
2023 2766 171.9 16.0 20.3

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

Waubonsie Valley High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%99.2%99.3%
201699.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%98.9%23.6%
201799.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.6%98.7%99.3%23.2%
201899.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%98.8%99.1%24.7%
201998.9%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.0%98.7%98.8%48.5%
202198.8%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.2%98.9%99.4%94.3%
202298.6%98.6%98.5%98.5%98.6%98.3%98.8%94.1%
202399.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%99.4%97.4%
202499.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.6%97.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waubonsie Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $187 (1.4%) $12,887 (98.6%) $13,074
2020 $256 (1.9%) $13,254 (98.1%) $13,510
2021 $108 (0.8%) $14,205 (99.2%) $14,313
2022 $108 (0.8%) $14,205 (99.2%) $14,313
2023 $469 (2.9%) $15,521 (97.1%) $15,990
2024 $434 (2.7%) $15,596 (97.3%) $16,030

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waubonsie Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 701 High schoolsRanks 41st of 699 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Waubonsie Valley High School)51.647.9
 3.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)63.654.2
 9.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Waubonsie Valley High School)55.251.2
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)63.256.4
 6.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Waubonsie Valley High School)54.173.8
 19.7%
   End of Course Science (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)60.172.6
 12.5%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25932766
 6.7%
African American324277
 14.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian523812
 55.3%
Hispanic429501
 16.8%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White1190999
 16.1%
Two or More Races123167
 35.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%20.3%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waubonsie Valley High School

Yes. Waubonsie Valley High School ranks in the top 5.2% of Illinois high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,766 students attended Waubonsie Valley High School.

Students at Waubonsie Valley High School are 36% White, 29% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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