Lake Forest High School
- Public
- LAKE FOREST, IL
Public School
Lake Forest High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- LAKE FOREST, IL
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 181 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade A
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
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Lake Forest High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
61%
Percent Proficient - Math
66%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1330
243 responses
Average ACT
30
439 responses
AP Enrollment
44%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$202,153
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,948
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$894,400
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responsesPoll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
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%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 20 responses65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 20 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 20 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$105,229
Teachers in First/Second Year
3%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 27 responses70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 27 responses74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 27 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 30 responses63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 30 responses87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 30 responsesSimilar Schools
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Lake Forest High School Reviews
Rating 4.15 out of 5 181 reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.