- Highland Park High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lake Forest High School (587 vs. 155).
- Highland Park High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Lake Forest High School (801 vs. 566).
- Lake Forest High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Highland Park High School (173 vs. 51).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highland Park High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lake Forest High School (587 vs. 155).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highland Park High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Lake Forest High School (801 vs. 566).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highland Park High School reported a higher violent incidents than Lake Forest High School (15 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Lake Forest High School reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Park High School (208:1 vs. 139.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Highland Park High School
$36,037.86
Lake Forest High School
$40,042.42
Local revenue share
Highland Park High School
77.7%
Lake Forest High School
78%
State revenue share
Highland Park High School
20.1%
Lake Forest High School
20.5%
Federal revenue share
Highland Park High School
2.2%
Lake Forest High School
1.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland Park High School
32.8%
Lake Forest High School
10.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lake County
$108,917
Lake County
$108,917
Poverty rate
Lake County
8.1%
Lake County
8.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lake County
47%
Lake County
47%
Unemployment rate
Lake County
5%
Lake County
5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.