Vernon Hills High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 · Chsd 128
#15 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#1608 of 16,910 nationally
About Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills High School is a public high located in Vernon Hills, in the Chsd 128 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 15th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (71th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,419.
There are 9 schools in Vernon Hills; Vernon Hills High School ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Vernon Hills High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Vernon Hills High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–K
248 students · 2.0 km away
Hawthorn Elem School South
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
505 students · 2.1 km away
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
313 students · 2.2 km away
Hawthorn Middle School South
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students · 2.2 km away
Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
306 students · 2.4 km away
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 2.4 km away
Hawthorn Middle School North
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 2.5 km away
Hawthorn Elem School North
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
347 students · 2.6 km away
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,758 students · 3.1 km away
Half Day School
Lincolnshire · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
633 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Dunlap High School
Dunlap · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,420 students
Bremen High School
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,414 students
Thornton Fractnl No High School
Calumet City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,425 students
Lake View High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students
Deerfield High School
Deerfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
Washington Comm High School
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,399 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Vernon Hills High School a good school?
Vernon Hills High School has a Success Index (US) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #15 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 Vernon Hills High School rank in Illinois?
Vernon Hills High School ranks #15 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #1608 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Vernon Hills High School?
Vernon Hills High School had 1,419 students in 2025.
Is Vernon Hills High School a elementary school or a high school?
Vernon Hills High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Vernon Hills High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Vernon Hills High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.