District Overview
Located at 4716 W Crystal Lake Road in McHenry, Illinois, McHenry Community High School District 156 serves as a vital secondary education hub within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public high school district set in a vibrant suburban community, District 156 is dedicated exclusively to adolescent learning across grades 9 through 12. The district currently educates a student body of 2,214 scholars—progressing steadily from 516 freshmen to 591 graduating seniors—fostering an inclusive environment composed of a sizable Hispanic student population, a strong White majority, and multi-racial representation reflecting the surrounding community.

To support its high school programming and operational needs, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising over 616 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 287 full-time equivalent teachers, 38 instructional aides, and more than 291 support personnel who collectively deliver academic instruction, specialized guidance, and facility support. Focused on preparing students for higher education and career pathways, District 156 provides a well-resourced single-district high school framework for local families. Community members, prospective parents, and researchers can explore more about the district by visiting dist156.org or contacting administrative offices at (815) 759-2022.
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Total Schools
2,214
Total Students
287.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McHenry CHSD 156
Demographic Student Count
White1,502
Hispanic602
Black28
Asian20
Two or More49
American Indian10
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,502 (67.9%)
  • Hispanic
    602 (27.2%)
  • Two or More
    49 (2.2%)
  • Black
    28 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    20 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in McHenry CHSD 156
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other0
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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:1
Students:2,214*
Teachers (FTE):287.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in McHenry CHSD 156
Found 1 Schools