- Highland Park High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Vernon Hills High School (587 vs. 270).
- Highland Park High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Vernon Hills High School (549 vs. 485).
- Vernon Hills High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Highland Park High School (110 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 Vernon Hills High School (587 vs. 270).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highland Park High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Vernon Hills High School (549 vs. 485).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Vernon Hills High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Highland Park High School (23 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Vernon Hills High School reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Park High School (190.9:1 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
Vernon Hills High School
$32,693.91
Local revenue share
Highland Park High School
77.7%
Vernon Hills High School
75%
State revenue share
Highland Park High School
20.1%
Vernon Hills High School
23.6%
Federal revenue share
Highland Park High School
2.2%
Vernon Hills High School
1.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland Park High School
32.8%
Vernon Hills High School
17.3%
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.