Waukegan CUSD 60 School District 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 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,679 students in Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Waukegan CUSD 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Waukegan CUSD 60 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.70
# American Indian Students
114 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
186 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10,974 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
27%
# Black Students
1,744 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
398 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
251 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
384
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
894
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,003
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,040
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
949
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
933
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,013
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
976
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,013
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,119
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,085
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,123
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,065
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,082
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,369 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,356 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
Waukegan CUSD 60 School District manages 22 public schools serving 13,679 students.
What is the rank of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
Waukegan CUSD 60 School District is ranked #816 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
80% of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
Waukegan CUSD 60 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Waukegan CUSD 60 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,356 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 13,679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
