- Waukegan High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lake Forest High School (2,679 vs. 155).
- Waukegan High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Lake Forest High School (1,051 vs. 484).
- Waukegan High School reported a higher students per counselor than Lake Forest High School (482.3:1 vs. 208:1).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waukegan High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lake Forest High School (2,679 vs. 155).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Waukegan High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Lake Forest High School (1,051 vs. 484).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waukegan High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Lake Forest High School (232 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Waukegan High School reported a higher students per counselor than Lake Forest High School (482.3:1 vs. 208:1).
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
Lake Forest High School
$40,042.42
Waukegan High School
$21,843.19
Local revenue share
Lake Forest High School
78%
Waukegan High School
22.9%
State revenue share
Lake Forest High School
20.5%
Waukegan High School
62.3%
Federal revenue share
Lake Forest High School
1.5%
Waukegan High School
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lake Forest High School
10.8%
Waukegan High School
45.9%
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.