Waukegan CUSD 60

District Overview
Headquartered at 1201 N Sheridan Rd in Waukegan, Illinois, Waukegan CUSD 60 is an active, traditional public school district situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region. Serving as a vital educational pillar for its community, the district operates 22 campuses offering a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Educating a total of 13,640 students, the district embraces a rich cultural diversity, with a student body comprising 11,105 Hispanic learners, 1,537 Black students, 370 White students, 259 Asian students, and representation from multiracial, Native American, and Pacific Islander backgrounds.

To ensure comprehensive academic and developmental support for every scholar, Waukegan CUSD 60 is backed by a robust workforce of 4,922 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features 2,162 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and 427 instructional aides, reinforced by a support staff of over 2,330 professionals who contribute to specialized instruction, administration, and school operations. This strong educator-to-student presence allows the district to cultivate low student-teacher ratios and responsive learning environments across all grade levels. Parents, students, and educational researchers looking to discover more about district programs and community initiatives can visit their official portal at www.wps60.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (224) 303-1000.
22
Total Schools
13,640
Total Students
2,162.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waukegan CUSD 60
Demographic Student Count
White370
Hispanic11,105
Black1,537
Asian259
Two or More255
American Indian98
Pacific Islander16
  • Hispanic
    11,105 (81.4%)
  • Black
    1,537 (11.3%)
  • White
    370 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    259 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    255 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    98 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Waukegan CUSD 60
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary15
Middle5
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:22
Students:13,640*
Teachers (FTE):2,162.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Waukegan CUSD 60
Found 22 Schools