Round Lake Senior High School in Round Lake, IL

At a glance

Reported students

2,194

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

154.76

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

529

Round Lake Senior High School: 2,194 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

14.2:1 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: 2,213
Teachers (FTE): 164.53
Student–teacher ratio: 13.5:1

What the reported data says about Round Lake Senior High School

Round Lake Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Round Lake. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Round Lake CUSD 116. NCES reports 2,194 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (79.8%) and White (9.3%). English learners represent 19% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. 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 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Round Lake Senior High School

1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 154.76 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 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19%
Students with disabilities: 11.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 85.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 9
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 5.95

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White9.3%
Hispanic79.8%
Black7.2%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial2.3%

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

16 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.

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

Round Lake Transition Center

High · Grades 12–12

0 reported students

Round Lake Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

783 reported students

Magee Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

642 reported students

Raymond Ellis Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

617 reported students

Indian Hill Elem School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

529 reported students

Round Lake Beach Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

491 reported students

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Public schools near Round Lake Senior 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
Round Lake Transition Center High · Round Lake CUSD 116	12–12	0	0.2 mi
Round Lake ALOP High · Lake ROE	06–12	0	0.2 mi
Grayslake North High School High · Grayslake CHSD 127	09–12	1,208	2.3 mi
Grayslake Central High School High · Grayslake CHSD 127	09–12	1,375	2.7 mi
Grant Community High School High · Grant CHSD 124	09–12	1,769	3.9 mi
Lake Co High Schools Tech Campus High · Lake ROE	09–12	0	4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Round Lake Senior High School

What grades does Round Lake Senior High School serve?

Round Lake Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Round Lake CUSD 116.

How many students attend Round Lake Senior High School?

Round Lake Senior High School reported 2,194 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,213 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Round Lake Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 2,194 students and 154.76 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 Round Lake Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Round Lake Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Round Lake CUSD 116 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Round Lake Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

85.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Round Lake Senior High School in?

Round Lake Senior High School is part of Round Lake CUSD 116, based in Round Lake, IL, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Round Lake Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Round Lake Transition Center (0.2 mi), Round Lake ALOP (0.2 mi), Grayslake North High School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.