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Diversity
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Lake Forest High School is a top rated, public school located in LAKE FOREST, IL. It has 1,438 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 66% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
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About Lake Forest High School...
- AP Offered
- High School
- Illinois
- Lake Forest
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
61%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
66%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
97%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1330
244
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
30
440
responses
AP Enrollment
44%
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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Overall Niche Grade
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$202,153
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,948
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$894,400
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
Poll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
61 responses
Prom Parade
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ELS Basketball Game
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Music program trips to Europe
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Senior prank
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Turnabout
11%
Homecoming
10%
Talent Show
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,438
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
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of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$105,229
Teachers in First/Second Year
3%
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of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
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of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available —
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$12,239
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of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
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Lake Forest High School Reviews
Rating 4.15 out of 5 181 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
I've been involved in theatre throughout my entire experience at Lake Forest High School. I've loved almost every part of it. The friends, the roles, and the performances have all taught me different things about the real world and myself. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates theatre as much as I do. As wonderful as my time at Lake Forest has been, the emphasis on athletics over the arts is overwhelming, and, at times, unbearable. If the community around and in the high school was able to dissipate the extreme focus on athletics onto other activities like the arts, I firmly believe that everyone would be better off.
- Junior
- 5 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
After spending four years at Lake Forest High School, I have found that the resources within the school have provided me with the information needed for new materials. When I am struggling on an assignment or new unit in a class, I can always count on our resource centers or teachers to assist me and give helpful insight.
One of the worst parts of my experience at this school has to do with the extracurricular activities. As a three-sport athlete, it can be hard to find time to participate in clubs or other activities that interest me. I wish there were more clubs available for me to join during a time that works for athletes. Additionally, I believe that the students at this school could work on their openness to others and their ideas. At times, it seems that specific groups of people are excluded from others due to their backgrounds. I hope to see this change in the near future.
- Senior
- 6 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Lake Forest High School is ranked in the top ten best schools in Illinois for a reason. The teachers at this school are amazing and are extremely passionate about the subjects they teach and genuinely care about their student’s success.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
