At a glance
Reported students
1,359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
131.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,359
Lake Forest High School: 1,359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
10.4:1 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
- 1,456
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lake Forest. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Lake Forest CHSD 115. NCES reports 1,359 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below 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 (76.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. 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 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Forest High School
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 131.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.4%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
20 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.
Public schools near Lake Forest High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago Community High Sch High · North Chicago SD 187 | 09–12 | 898 | 4.4 mi |
| Highland Park High School High · Twp HSD 113 | 09–12 | 1,661 | 5.3 mi |
| Deerfield High School High · Twp HSD 113 | 09–12 | 1,437 | 5.4 mi |
| District 128 Transition Pathways Center High · CHSD 128 | 12–12 | 0 | 5.6 mi |
| Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 9-12 High · Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 | 09–12 | 0 | 5.8 mi |
| ROE Alternative Prog of Lake Co High · Lake ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Forest High School
What grades does Lake Forest High School serve?
Lake Forest High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lake Forest CHSD 115.
How many students attend Lake Forest High School?
Lake Forest High School reported 1,359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,456 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Forest High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 1,359 students and 131.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Forest High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Forest High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Forest CHSD 115 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lake Forest High School in?
Lake Forest High School is part of Lake Forest CHSD 115, based in Lake Forest, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Forest High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Chicago Community High Sch (4.4 mi), Highland Park High School (5.3 mi), Deerfield High School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.