Best Public High Schools in Waukegan, IL (2025-26)

Best Waukegan Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,325 students in Waukegan, IL.

The top ranked public high school in Waukegan, IL is Waukegan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waukegan, IL public high school have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Waukegan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Waukegan, IL public high school have a of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Waukegan High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Waukegan, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Waukegan High School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
:

Bottom 50%

1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 4,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Abdssc Sch-3rd Floor High School (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

742 Greenwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511

Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Alternative Optional Center (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540

Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Epic - Aoec Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540

Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Epic - Cap Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903

Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center (Closed 2008)

1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765

Gr: 9-11 | 1,097 student Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Waukegan, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in Waukegan, IL include Waukegan High School.

How many public high schools are located in Waukegan?

1 public high schools are located in Waukegan.

What is the racial composition of students in Waukegan?

Waukegan public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).