Huntley Community School District 158

The Huntley Community School District 158 in Illinois operates 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 109 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Huntley High School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking 62nd out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school has strong academic performance, with 68.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 56.5% in Mathematics, and 70.3% in Science. Additionally, Leggee Elementary School is the top-performing elementary school in the district, ranking 215th out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools, with impressive academic results. The district's two middle schools, Marlowe Middle School and Heineman Middle School, are also among the top-performing middle schools in the state.

While the schools in the Huntley Community School District 158 demonstrate strong academic performance, the district faces some challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools. Additionally, there are some disparities in the free and reduced lunch rates among the schools, which may indicate potential equity concerns. The district's spending per student and student-teacher ratios suggest it is allocating resources effectively, but further analysis may be needed to ensure equitable distribution across all schools.