At a glance
Reported students
1,839
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
127.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Lake Zurich High School: 1,839 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 1,767
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lake Zurich. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lake Zurich CUSD 95. NCES reports 1,839 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 (77.3%) and Asian (9.6%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 Zurich High School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 127.9 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- 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
- White77.3%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.7%
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.
Other schools in Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 Young Adult Center
High · Grades 12–12
0 reported students
Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 Day School
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
Middle · Grades 06–08
697 reported students
May Whitney Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
677 reported students
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Middle · Grades 06–08
599 reported students
Isaac Fox Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Public schools near Lake Zurich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich CUSD 95 Young Adult Center High · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | 12–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Barrington High School High · Barrington CUSD 220 | 09–12 | 2,718 | 4.7 mi |
| Wauconda High School High · Wauconda CUSD 118 | 09–12 | 1,452 | 5.4 mi |
| Mundelein Cons High School High · Mundelein Cons HSD 120 | 09–12 | 2,282 | 5.6 mi |
| Palatine High School High · Township HSD 211 | 09–12 | 2,535 | 5.9 mi |
| Buffalo Grove High School High · Township HSD 214 | 09–12 | 2,021 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Zurich High School
What grades does Lake Zurich High School serve?
Lake Zurich High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lake Zurich CUSD 95.
How many students attend Lake Zurich High School?
Lake Zurich High School reported 1,839 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,767 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Zurich High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 1,839 students and 127.9 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 Zurich High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Zurich High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Zurich CUSD 95 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lake Zurich High School in?
Lake Zurich High School is part of Lake Zurich CUSD 95, based in Lake Zurich, IL, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Zurich High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Zurich CUSD 95 Young Adult Center (0.9 mi), Barrington High School (4.7 mi), Wauconda High School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.