Lake Forest High School
- Public
- Lake Forest, IL
Public School
Lake Forest High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Lake Forest, IL
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 168 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
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Lake Forest High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
76%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1330
149 responses
Average ACT
29
536 responses
AP Enrollment
44%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$172,165
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,831
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$842,900
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 89%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responses
Poll
- 78%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responses
Students
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,585
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$105,229
Teachers in First/Second Year
3%
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 24 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 24 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 24 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,239- 93%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 27 responses
- 59%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 27 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 27 responses
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Lake Forest High School Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 168 reviews
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I am a current senior at Lake Forest High School. From personal experience the academics are outstanding. They challenge kids by offering honors and ap classes and also provide the traditional classes. Not to mention the incredible athletics which includes different levels of many different sports and also offers intramural teams for fun! For example, I participated in intramural basketball with some friends and it was a great was to meet new people and get some exercise. Additionally, LFHS provides hundreds of clubs and activities from student council to environmental club to latin club to yo-yo club they have it all and also allow students to form their own clubs! The school is very up to date and safe for all students and teachers and makes sure all students have access to the facilities and are ready for college. The one thing I wish to improve is the schools diversity. There is an average amount of diversity but based on the amazing academics, athletics, etc there should be more.
LFHS has been a great atmosphere for learning! The students have many opportunities to engage in learning, and to participate in advanced placement, and group study methods. The day is set up similar to college classes, and expectations are laid out clearly. There are plenty of opportunities for Enrichment of the arts, media, skills, outdoor education, and music.
I wish there was another way of allowing student to participate in more that one sport at the beginning of school. There is only one day to pick a sport. If you don’t make one team, you can’t walk on to another. It would have been nice to have extra curricular sports after school for fun, and a way for students to get to know one another that are not in their “click”
For safety reasons they need to number their rooms properly! If there is an emergency no Emergency Responder would know how to find a room based on a number.
I wish there was another way of allowing student to participate in more that one sport at the beginning of school. There is only one day to pick a sport. If you don’t make one team, you can’t walk on to another. It would have been nice to have extra curricular sports after school for fun, and a way for students to get to know one another that are not in their “click”
For safety reasons they need to number their rooms properly! If there is an emergency no Emergency Responder would know how to find a room based on a number.
LFHS prepares you very well for college & generally builds lots of character, if you use your opportunities right. I feel like I have grown immensely during my 4 years there-- my experiences in sports, challenging classes, and electives like art, language, and orchestra have fundamentally shaped me as a person & really helped with my college application process. Our school is hard- the classes are hard if you take AP/honors level, but it is worth it. People I know who have graduated & are in college say that LFHS prepares you well for the rigor. Also, the english department is amazing!
One thing I wish could be improved at LFHS is definitely the diversity-- at some points, it does live up to the rich white kid stereotype. Also senior parking is $750 a semester which is ridiculous. But most people are super nice and friendly.
Overall, I am grateful to have attended LFHS.
One thing I wish could be improved at LFHS is definitely the diversity-- at some points, it does live up to the rich white kid stereotype. Also senior parking is $750 a semester which is ridiculous. But most people are super nice and friendly.
Overall, I am grateful to have attended LFHS.