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Community High School District 117

1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046-5324
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Community High School District 117 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,615 students in Community High School District 117. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Community High School District 117 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
2,615 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Community High School District 117, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#269 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
27%
34%
30%
60%
50%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
74%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,244 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,435 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,244
$21,990
Spending / Student
$27,435
$21,244

Best Community High School District 117 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakes Community High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Antioch Comm High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1133 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Community High School District 117?
Community High School District 117 manages 3 public schools serving 2,615 students.
What is the rank of Community High School District 117?
Community High School District 117 is ranked #273 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Community High School District 117?
74% of Community High School District 117 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community High School District 117?
Community High School District 117 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Community High School District 117's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,435 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,615 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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