Deerfield High School

1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015

www.dist113.org

1,437 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Deerfield High School, located at 1959 Waukegan Road in Deerfield, Illinois, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As a flagship institution within Township High School District 113, the school is widely recognized for its academic rigor, comprehensive curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for competitive post-secondary opportunities. It consistently ranks among the top public high schools in the state, drawing students from the surrounding North Shore suburbs and maintaining a reputation for excellence in both teaching faculty and student outcomes.

Beyond its academic focus, Deerfield High School is known for cultivating a vibrant, well-rounded student experience. The school provides an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, award-winning fine and performing arts departments, and a diverse range of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering a culture that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and community engagement, the school aims to support the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its student body within a supportive and inclusive environment.

1,437

Total Students

123.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,178
Hispanic	93
Black	18
Asian	90
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,178 (82.0%)
Hispanic
93 (6.5%)
Asian
90 (6.3%)
Two or More
53 (3.7%)
Black
18 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Twp HSD 113
Phone:	(224)632-3000
Website:	http://www.dist113.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 347

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 388

Grade 12 376