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McHenry Community High School

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McHenry Community High School ranks 224 th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

224^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 698 Illinois High Schools

Better than 68% of Illinois high schools

Summary

McHenry Community High School is a public high school serving 2,231 students in grades 9-12 in McHenry, Illinois. The school is part of the McHenry CHSD 156 district, which is ranked 298 out of 811 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overall, McHenry Community High School is a solid performer, ranking in the top 40% of Illinois high schools over the past four years. The school maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.7% to 94.8%, and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.0% to 2.7%. However, the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in some subjects below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, which may be an area of concern.

When compared to nearby high schools, McHenry Community High School generally performs in the middle to upper-middle range, ranking lower than Richmond-Burton High School and Cary-Grove Community High School, but higher than Grant Community High School and Woodstock North High School. The school's diverse student population and varying performance across subgroups suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

2,214

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,474

Per pupil spending ?

37.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050-5721

(815) 759-5514

District: McHenry CHSD 156

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

Hispanic:

27.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2022 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Illinois average (89%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2022

✓Above the Illinois median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Illinois avg48%

224^th of 698

Illinois public high schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 6 pts since 2022

From top 38% (2022) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

298^th of 811McHenry CHSD 156 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	224 of 698	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.8	253 of 697	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	241 of 699	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.0	265 of 699	62.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	67.8	57 of 301	81.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	42.9	103 of 148	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	14.5	122 of 134	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.9	125 of 141	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	40.6	238 of 491	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.9	158 of 429	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.1	182 of 428	57.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	120 of 284	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	68 of 248	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	30.8	168 of 217	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	63.8	34 of 205	83.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	62.0	240 of 685	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.4	272 of 664	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	233 of 656	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.3	264 of 658	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	57.1	136 of 366	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.8	161 of 336	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.9	168 of 333	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.9	190 of 335	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	82.9	16 of 125	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	78.7	14 of 104	86.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	66.8	158 of 672	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	53.1	250 of 639	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	276 of 644	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.4	283 of 626	54.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	62.3	211 of 685	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.7	234 of 668	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.0	249 of 668	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.8	239 of 664	64.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	49.2	100 of 211	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	59.9	140 of 527	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	29.0	303 of 482	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.0	184 of 476	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.8	184 of 493	62.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	49.7	242 of 564	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.1	270 of 554	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.3	230 of 557	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.0	241 of 560	57.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2024)87th percentile+23 vs school

African American (2023)81st percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)76th percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2025)73rd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)69th percentile~ school

Female (2025)65th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)63rd percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)58th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)57th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)53rd percentile-15 vs school

Disabled (2025)52nd percentile-16 vs school

Asian (2025)30th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Science51%~ state avg

English Language Arts47%-5 vs state

Mathematics40%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McHenry Community High School	Public	9-12	1012 N Green St	Mchenry	60050	McHenry County	McHenry CHSD 156	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 759-5514	2,214	144	15.4	37.7%	1,502 (67.8%)	28 (1.3%)	602 (27.2%)	20 (0.9%)	10 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	49 (2.2%)	63.5	224^th of 698 public high schools	67.9%		55.8	253^rd of 697 public high schools	63.7%	29	61.5	54.1	37.6	30.3	52.7	55.9	46.9	39.6	50.9	97.6	97.8	97.8	97.8	98.1	97.5	98.3	96.3	$18,474	$429	$18,045
Evergreen Academy	Public	6-12	3917 Mercy Dr	Mchenry	60050	McHenry County	McHenry ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 334-4055	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Johnsburg High School	Public	9-12	2002 W Ringwood Rd	Johnsburg	60051	McHenry County	Johnsburg CUSD 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 385-9233	502	38	13.2	32.1%	419 (83.5%)	5 (1.0%)	51 (10.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	75	143^rd of 698 public high schools	79.5%		62.6	210^th of 697 public high schools	69.9%	67	66.4	64.0	42.2	42.1	54.3	60.5	60.3	44.0	53.4	97.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	97.8	98.0	98.1	96.7	$21,374	$636	$20,738
Prairie Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6000 Dvorak Dr	Crystal Lake	60012	McHenry County	Chsd 155	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 479-0404	1,133	69	16.3	22.4%	901 (79.5%)	14 (1.2%)	151 (13.3%)	35 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.7%)	88.3	63^rd of 698 public high schools	91.0%		89.4	73^rd of 697 public high schools	89.5%	10	78.4	72.2	44.6	51.7	62.1	66.0	75.8	58.6	72.1	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.7	97.7	97.9	97.3	$21,803	$305	$21,497
Grant Community High School	Public	9-12	285 E Grand Ave	Fox Lake	60020	Lake County	Grant CHSD 124	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 587-2561	1,769	118	14.9	48.2%	924 (52.2%)	98 (5.5%)	544 (30.8%)	72 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (6.9%)	61.3	240^th of 698 public high schools	65.6%		52	288^th of 697 public high schools	58.7%	48	64.2	53.2	36.0	32.6	51.7	49.3	47.4	39.0	45.2	98.5	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.4	98.0	98.7	96.0	$22,897	$591	$22,306
Richmond-Burton High School	Public	9-12	8311 IL Route 31	Richmond	60071	McHenry County	Richmond-Burton CHSD 157	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 678-4242	521	43	12.1		442 (84.8%)	2 (0.4%)	58 (11.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	78.5	120^th of 698 public high schools	82.8%		78.6	119^th of 697 public high schools	82.9%	1	67.4	70.8	44.9	47.5	51.8	61.0	56.5	49.6	60.9	93.0	93.2	93.2	93.2	93.0	93.0	92.8	91.3	$30,015	$138	$29,878
Crystal Lake Central High School	Public	9-12	45 W Franklin Ave	Crystal Lake	60014	McHenry County	Chsd 155	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 459-2505	1,443	85	16.9	35.3%	926 (64.2%)	28 (1.9%)	403 (27.9%)	42 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	39 (2.7%)	75.9	136^th of 698 public high schools	80.5%		79	116^th of 697 public high schools	83.4%	20	71.6	68.8	35.0	42.9	57.1	64.4	60.2	42.1	52.7	97.0	97.1	97.0	97.1	97.2	96.5	97.1	95.8	$20,307	$390	$19,916
Wauconda High School	Public	9-12	555 N Main St	Wauconda	60084	Lake County	Wauconda CUSD 118	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 526-6611	1,452	100	14.4	35.5%	848 (58.4%)	33 (2.3%)	484 (33.3%)	45 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.8%)	71.8	159^th of 698 public high schools	77.2%		61.5	213^th of 697 public high schools	69.4%	54	73.9	62.5	38.1	32.5	55.7	51.0	56.2	43.1	57.6	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.0	$18,765	$826	$17,940
Woodstock North High School	Public	8-12	3000 Raffel Rd	Woodstock	60098	McHenry County	Woodstock CUSD 200	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 334-2100	915	61	14.8	40.3%	541 (59.1%)	37 (4.0%)	296 (32.3%)	21 (2.3%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.5%)	71.6	160^th of 698 public high schools	77.1%		60.2	222^nd of 697 public high schools	68.1%	62	68.6	58.8	38.9	38.2	57.7	52.8	56.7	43.8	52.5	98.7	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.7	98.4	98.7	96.9	$17,804	$454	$17,350
Cary-Grove Community High School	Public	9-12	2208 3 Oaks Rd	Cary	60013	McHenry County	Chsd 155	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 639-3825	1,348	76	17.6	25.6%	984 (73.0%)	22 (1.6%)	267 (19.8%)	24 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	43 (3.2%)	86.4	77^th of 698 public high schools	89.0%		89.7	70^th of 697 public high schools	90.0%	7	72.3	73.0	48.2	53.0	60.2	67.6	65.9	57.2	66.0	98.3	98.4	98.3	98.4	98.4	98.0	98.4	97.9	$21,133	$341	$20,792

Frequently Asked Questions about McHenry Community High School

What district is McHenry Community High School in?

McHenry CHSD 156

What is the racial makeup of McHenry Community High School?

Students at McHenry Community High School are 68% White, 27% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend McHenry Community High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,214 students attended McHenry Community High School.

Is McHenry Community High School a good school?

McHenry Community High School ranks 224^th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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