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Waubonsie Valley High School

Grades 09–12 · Aurora, IL · NCES 174169004173

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2590 Ogden Ave · Aurora, IL 60504

At a glance

Reported students

2,849

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

180

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

575

Waubonsie Valley High School: 2,849 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

15.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,454
Teachers (FTE)
190.7
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1

What the reported data says about Waubonsie Valley High School

Waubonsie Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Aurora. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Indian Prairie CUSD 204. NCES reports 2,849 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (33%) and Asian (31.3%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Waubonsie Valley High School

  1. 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 180 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
5%
Students with disabilities
9.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
20.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
10.5
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
2
Social workers (FTE)
4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White33%
  • Hispanic19.5%
  • Black10.6%
  • Asian31.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial5.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

24 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Indian Prairie CUSD 204

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Metea Valley High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,766 reported students

Neuqua Valley High School

High · Grades 09–12

3,018 reported students

Gail McKinzie High School

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

STEPS

High · Grades 12–12

0 reported students

Francis Granger Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,011 reported students

Scullen Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

948 reported students

View all 34 district schools →