Kankakee High School vs Lake Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kankakee High School
Kankakee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
| Measure | Kankakee High School Kankakee, Illinois | Lake Forest High School Lake Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #640 of 691 | #1 of 691 |
| National rank | #16359 of 16,910 | #413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,360 | 1,359 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 76% |
| city | Kankakee | Lake Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Forest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 12.8).
- •Lake Forest High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 7%).
- •Lake Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 14%).
- •Lake Forest High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.8).
- •Kankakee High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 1,359.
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 Kankakee High School better than Lake Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Forest High School ranks higher (87.4 vs 12.8 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 Kankakee High School and Lake Forest High School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Kankakee and Lake Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee High School: 1,360. Lake Forest High School: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee High School and Lake Forest High School rank in Illinois?
Kankakee High School is 640th of 691 and Lake Forest High School is 1st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).