Wauconda High School

www.d118.org

1,452 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wauconda High School, located in Wauconda, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a diverse curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust career and technical education programs. The campus emphasizes a "Bulldog" spirit, encouraging students to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and fine arts programs to numerous student-led clubs and organizations.

Beyond the classroom, Wauconda High School focuses on building a supportive community culture that prioritizes student well-being and civic engagement. The school leverages its location in Lake County to provide students with a balance of traditional academic rigor and modern learning resources. By maintaining a strong partnership with families and the local community, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the critical thinking, communication, and social skills necessary for their future endeavors.

1,452

Total Students

100.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wauconda High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	848
Hispanic	484
Black	33
Asian	45
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
848 (58.4%)
Hispanic
484 (33.3%)
Asian
45 (3.1%)
Two or More
40 (2.8%)
Black
33 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Wauconda CUSD 118
Phone:	(847)526-6611
Website:	http://www.d118.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 341

Grade 10 371

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 369