Wauconda High School, officially Wauconda Community High School, and most commonly WHS, is a public four-year high school located in Wauconda, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118.
Serving 1,452 students in grades 9-12, Wauconda High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauconda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Wauconda High School's student population of 1,452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Wauconda High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauconda High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauconda High School's ranking?
Wauconda High School is ranked #1355 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wauconda High School often compared to?
Wauconda High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Zurich High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wauconda High School?
The graduation rate of Wauconda High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wauconda High School?
1,452 students attend Wauconda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wauconda High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wauconda High School?
Wauconda High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wauconda High School offer ?
Wauconda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wauconda High School part of?
Wauconda High School is part of Wauconda CUSD 118 School District.
School Reviews
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