McHenry Community High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mchenry, Illinois 60050 · McHenry CHSD 156
#65 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#5588 of 16,910 nationally
About McHenry Community High School
McHenry Community High School is a public high located in Mchenry, in the McHenry CHSD 156 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,214 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 65th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,214.
There are 9 schools in Mchenry; McHenry Community High School ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McHenry Community High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near McHenry Community High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Landmark Elem School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
189 students · 200 m away
Edgebrook Elem School
Mchenry · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
494 students · 561 m away
Chauncey H Duker School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
433 students · 615 m away
Hilltop Elem School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades K–3
424 students · 1.7 km away
McHenry Middle School
McHenry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students · 2.5 km away
Riverwood Elementary School
McHenry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
619 students · 3.1 km away
Parkland School
McHenry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students · 3.4 km away
Valley View Elem School
Mchenry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students · 5.0 km away
Johnsburg Elementary School
Johnsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
386 students · 5.2 km away
Johnsburg Jr High School
Johnsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,214 students
Victor J Andrew High School
Orland Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,213 students
Guilford High School
Rockford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,216 students
Young Magnet High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,223 students
Moline Sr High School
Moline · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,195 students
Round Lake Senior High School
Round Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,194 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McHenry Community High School a good school?
McHenry Community High School has a Success Index (US) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #65 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McHenry Community High School rank in Illinois?
McHenry Community High School ranks #65 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #5588 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McHenry Community High School?
McHenry Community High School had 2,214 students in 2025.
Is McHenry Community High School a elementary school or a high school?
McHenry Community High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McHenry Community High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McHenry Community High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.