Chsd 155

The Chsd 155 school district in Illinois is home to four high-performing high schools: Cary-Grove Community High School, Crystal Lake Central High School, Crystal Lake South High School, and Prairie Ridge High School. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Cary-Grove Community High School and Prairie Ridge High School standing out as the top performers in the district.

Cary-Grove Community High School is the clear standout, ranking 70th out of 697 Illinois high schools and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. The school boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 89.8% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.8% in the district. Academically, Cary-Grove outperforms the district and state averages in all test score metrics, including SAT Math, SAT ELA, and ISA Science. Prairie Ridge High School is another top performer, ranking 73rd in the state and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the schools in the Chsd 155 district generally excel, there are some notable differences in performance and resource allocation. Crystal Lake South High School stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 97.1%, while Crystal Lake Central High School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 35.78%. Additionally, Prairie Ridge High School receives the highest spending per student at $19,993, compared to Cary-Grove Community High School's $18,325 per student. These disparities suggest that further investigation into the factors driving academic success and resource allocation within the district could yield valuable insights.