Waukegan CUSD 60

Waukegan CUSD 60 is a suburban district in Lake County, Illinois, serving 13,551 students across 22 schools. The district experienced a 4.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 supported by 1,047.89 teachers.

Academic performance metrics fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 18.7% compared to the state average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 24.6% against a state average of 51.9%. The graduation rate of 83.8% trails the state average of 88.0%, though the dropout rate of 5.9% is moderate. Chronic absenteeism at 34.8% represents a notable challenge.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged and multilingual student population. Approximately 68.4% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 55.9% are English learners, and 15.4% receive special education services. The racial composition is 81.4% Hispanic, 11.3% Black, 2.7% White, and 1.9% Asian.

Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $21,921, exceeding the state average of $18,095. The total budget of $319.7 million is funded through 55.9% state revenue, 25.1% local sources, and 19.0% federal funding. This revenue structure reflects significant state dependence, with federal contributions supporting the high-need student population.