East High School vs Waukegan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,020 students
Waukegan High School
Waukegan · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,186 students
| Measure | East High School Aurora, Illinois | Waukegan High School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 691 | #534 of 691 |
| National rank | #15812 of 16,910 | #15015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 4,020 | 4,186 |
| Enrollment | 4,020 | 4,186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 10% |
| city | Aurora | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukegan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 16.7).
- •East High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •East High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 64%).
- •Waukegan High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.9).
- •Waukegan High School is the larger school with 4,186 students compared with 4,020.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East High School better than Waukegan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waukegan High School ranks higher (21.6 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East High School and Waukegan High School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 4,020. Waukegan High School: 4,186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and Waukegan High School rank in Illinois?
East High School is 578th of 691 and Waukegan High School is 534th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).