Summary:
The city of Vernon Hills, Illinois is home to a high-performing school district, with 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district includes Hawthorn CCSD 73 and Chsd 128, which collectively offer a diverse range of educational opportunities for the community.
Several schools stand out in the district, including Vernon Hills High School, which is ranked 13th out of 699 Illinois high schools and boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (79.4%) and Math (73.3%) on the ACT, as well as its impressive 89% 4-year graduation rate and low 2.4% dropout rate. Similarly, Hawthorn Elementary School North and Hawthorn Townline Elementary School are ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance and low student-teacher ratios.
While the schools in the district generally outperform state averages on standardized tests, the data also reveals some areas for potential improvement. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is higher than the state average, and the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 24.66% to 50.62%, suggests potential socioeconomic disparities that may require further investigation. Additionally, the significant variation in spending per student, from $16,086 to $30,471, raises questions about resource allocation and equity across the district.
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