Top Rankings
Grant Community High School District 124 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,814 students in Grant Community High School District 124. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏ in Grant Community High School District 124 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,392 Schools
# Students
1,814 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grant Community High School District 124, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#489 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
28%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
55%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,243 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,002 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,243
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,002
$21,662
Best Grant Community High School District 124 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 E Grand Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,814 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grant Community High School District 124?
Grant Community High School District 124 manages 1 public schools serving 1,814 students.
What is the rank of Grant Community High School District 124?
Grant Community High School District 124 is ranked #478 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grant Community High School District 124?
55% of Grant Community High School District 124 students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grant Community High School District 124?
Grant Community High School District 124 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Grant Community High School District 124's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,002 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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