Summary:
The city of Lake Forest, Illinois is home to a high-performing school district, with 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district includes Lake Forest High School, two middle schools, and four elementary schools. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Lake Forest High School stands out as one of the top-performing high schools in Illinois, with impressive test scores and a high graduation rate. Sheridan Elementary School and Everett Elementary School are also highly ranked, with exceptional test scores across all grades. The schools in Lake Forest generally have low student-teacher ratios and relatively high spending per student, contributing to their strong academic performance.
While the schools in Lake Forest excel in many areas, the data suggests some potential equity concerns. For example, Cherokee Elementary School, which has a higher percentage of students from low-income families, has lower test scores compared to the other elementary schools in the district. Additionally, all the schools in the area have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, an issue the Lake Forest CHSD 115, Lake Forest School District 67, and Rondout School District 72 may want to address.
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