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%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

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).