School District
Community High School District No. 117
- A-Overall Grade
- Lake Villa, IL
- 10 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityB-
- TeachersA
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationA
- SportsA-
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
Community High School District No. 117 Rankings
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Diversity
B-
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Teachers
Finances
Total Expenses
$45,031,000
Expenses Per Student
$16,690/ student
National
$12,239Community High School District No. 117 Reviews
10 reviews
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My overall favorite memories with Lakes was the amazing connections I made with some of my teachers. Some specific teachers actually cared about the students day, made sure they understood the content, and helped them succeed in the class. I made lifelong friendships with a few of my teachers and will forever appreciate that. From having lunch with them, to receiving the best life advice, I am so thankful. Some teachers didn't only teach the course, but things you need to know in the real world. Additionally, I think that the school is very diverse and has lots of class choices and opportunities to all students. For instance, there is a law class, preschool class, and even a women in literature course. I understand that every school is going to have bad teachers, but in my four years of math, I didn't have one good math teacher. Also, my counselor was no help and would force me to take classes. Overall, it is a great school and I am happy that I spent four amazing years there.
I personally like D. 117. If there is an issue they are very quick to handle it. We have a very safe environment and I always feel very comfortable there. The staff/teachers are always very friendly and I have never seen a issue before. Teachers are always ready to help you if needed. One complaint I have is about college and courses. I always feel very pressured when picking classes. They always want you to be in AP or honors classes, even when you know that is not the best fit for you. Lakes has always been a top academic school but that is because they push their kids too hard. They typically only care about their overall numbers not what the individual would like. This is my senior year and I feel that we were not well prepared for the college application process. They talked one day about it and usually are very hard to get a meeting with your Counselour.
At Lakes Community High School, I recieved a great education. I learned so much and am so greatful for the amount of choices I was given. From science fictio to women’s roles in society, I got to chose what type of literature I would like to endulge in. That was just one of many examples for the choices I was able to have at that school. I also have to say that, no matter what, I learned something in every class.
Now, what I think Lakes Community High School could improve in is how the teachers treat their students. A lot of the teachers at the school were lose with their rules, did not care when I was being made fun of, and did not care about the class nearly at all. Suprisingly, this did not damage my education at that school, and I’m honestly okay with that. I am so greatful that I got an amazing education that not a lot of kids my age have the ability to have.
Now, what I think Lakes Community High School could improve in is how the teachers treat their students. A lot of the teachers at the school were lose with their rules, did not care when I was being made fun of, and did not care about the class nearly at all. Suprisingly, this did not damage my education at that school, and I’m honestly okay with that. I am so greatful that I got an amazing education that not a lot of kids my age have the ability to have.